What is Side Effects?
Side Effects redefines tactical shooters with its revolutionary "Chain Reaction" physics system. Imagine bullets that don't just hit—they orchestrate chaos. Each shot triggers environmental interactions (like collapsing structures or ricocheting debris), creating emergent gameplay scenarios unseen in competitors.
"I fired at a gas canister... next thing I knew, the entire warehouse became my weapon" - Beta tester 'NeonGhost'
The game's patented Momentum Shift mechanics allow mid-air trajectory adjustments, turning firefights into balletic displays of precision.
Mastering Side Effects' Combat Flow?
The Domino Effect
• Bullet Banking: Angles matter more than accuracy
• Environmental Priming: Shoot fire extinguishers before engagements
• Kill Streak Multipliers: Consecutive reactions boost score exponentially
Momentum Shift
Tap L1/R1 mid-jump to alter bullet trajectories. Time slows during shifts—use this to line up reaction shots.
S+ Rank Secrets
Top players chain 3+ reactions before the first enemy dies. Study level geometry like a pool shark.
Why Side Effects Changes Everything?
Physics as Weapon
Every object has mass/velocity properties. Even dust particles can become shrapnel.
Adaptive AI
Enemies learn your reaction patterns. They'll sabotage your planned chain reactions.
Cinematic Carnage
Procedural slow-mo highlights your most creative kills. Instant replay gold.
The Butterfly Effect
Minor early-game choices drastically alter late-game arenas. No two playthroughs match.
