Poison Control
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About Poison Control
Poison Control arrived in April 2021 as an action RPG shooter from Nippon Ichi Software and was published by NIS America. You play on PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch in a single player campaign. The story puts you alongside Poisonette as she cleans up the Belle's Hells. These spiritual realms form from the rotten hearts of girls. The game mixes third-person shooting with dungeon crawling mechanics. It feels like a side project that leans heavily into its weird aesthetic rather than polishing a standard formula. The premise involves purging poison and raising Hell while fighting through various turf war style battles to restore order to these corrupted zones.
Gameplay
You control Poisonette in a third-person perspective where shooting is the primary method of clearing enemies. The combat loop involves moving through stages, dodging projectiles, and using special attacks to defeat foes. You navigate different areas that act as dungeons while collecting items to upgrade your gear. The game features a variety of weapon types you can switch between during battles. Sessions last around an hour or two depending on how much grinding you do for experience points. Controls feel responsive but the camera angles sometimes struggle with tight spaces. You complete missions by defeating specific targets or reaching an exit point at the end of each level.
What Players Think
Metacritic gave Poison Control a 62 out of 100 which suggests a mixed reception from critics. PlayPile data shows average completion rates sit around 78 percent for players who finish the main story. The community mood leans toward "satisfied" with 65 percent of reviewers giving positive feedback despite lower scores. Average playtime clocks in at 12 hours for a standard run without heavy side content hunting. Users often mention the art style as a high point while criticizing repetitive level design. Achievement hunters find 40 out of 50 achievements attainable within a normal playthrough. Some reviews note that the difficulty spikes unexpectedly in later stages which frustrates casual players.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth picking up if you like quirky shooters with a distinct visual style and do not mind some janky mechanics. The price point often dips on sale which makes the 12 hour experience feel reasonable for what you get. Players seeking a deep RPG system might find the progression too shallow. Achievements are straightforward to unlock without requiring extreme grinding or luck. Nippon Ichi Software fans will recognize their signature art direction even if the gameplay feels generic. Avoid this if you need tight controls or a polished campaign with consistent difficulty curves throughout.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
68.5
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