A highly addictive shooter for all sorts of gamers.
Learning Curve ~ 10 minutes
The game includes a well done tutorial that you are required complete before doing anything else. The tutorial is always on the main menu in case you need a refresher course.
Gameplay ~ 8.5
The gameplay is simply solid. The main single player mode alone has over 90 Stages. And after you meet certain goals of the "Arcade" mode, you'll unlock more content, which is great. Every ten stages, there's a new area and you'll use new abilities as you go on. The different abilities has definitely put a refreshing feel on this "retro" style game.
The goal of the game is simple :
Enemies are on the top screen, you're on the bottom screen. You dodge bullets and shoot at the enemies, and when the enemy explodes, they drop a star, which you must collect.
Graphics ~ 8.9
The screenshots of this game doesn't do it much justice. The only way to make sense of the screenshots in to actually play the game itself. The graphics really do look a lot nicer in person than shown in the screenshots section. It makes good use of vibrant colors.
Sound ~ 7.0
The soundtrack itself is very good, but the reason that I gave it a 7.0 is that it only changes every 10 levels, so the music can often get annoying an repeptitive.
Addictiveness ~ 9.5
It's addicting. 'Nuff said.
Overall - 8.3
This game is a must have for all casual gamers and shooter fans. It's simple gameplay formula is easy to learn and pick up, yet it offers an exciting feel with it's bonus content.