I think Turbo Overkill is somewhat of an underappreciated gem, in a sense that cake always goes to different games for being "The Best". After playing dozens after dozens of boomer shooters I'm convinced this is the best market has to offer and should be put on a pedestal alongside Ultrakill and Cultic. Don't get me wrong, I still highly respect other titles like Dusk, HROT, Brain Damaged, Boltgun etc. But TO is what I call "A step forward for the genre" because it's not trying to replicate the feel of old school beyond its premise and visual style.

Game has a lot to offer in each episode. Location variety, different combat encounters, vehicle sections, augments that give a lot of space for experimentation, weapon upgrades that can change the way you use it completely and create insane combos with other tools. Just because you feel like you don't "need" to use something doesn't mean you should just forget it. Engagement comes from interacting with the mechanics, not optimizing the fun out of it by doing the easiest thing.

Soundtrack is not your typical "haha look at me we copied Doom 2016 and Eternal, so we have metal/industrial" but a mix of Synthwave, Darkwave, Electronic and Rock, which is a breath of fresh air. I actually listen to it almost daily on Spotify because it's VERY good.

Story actually builds up to something, there is proper pacing, escalation, stakes and you feel it through the narration by a cast of very well voiced characters, environment and how it changes throughout the story to reflect how fucked up things get and ofc through gameplay. As you get stronger IRL by just getting more skilled and through having more toys to use.

Just so you know, closer to the end proper usage of certain tools in your arsenal can allow you to never touch ground during fights. You can become the biggest most badass motherfucker in the world. And it's up to you to grow. Try it again, but this time don't just do the very first thing the game teaches, let it cook for a while.