The arcade hits the PC, but you may have some trouble with the game...

User Rating: 6.5 | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On PC
By CooperTeam | Review Date:
When this game came out in the arcades, I had found the next best thing to CYBER SLED, which also played the same way as Virtual On. The original arcade controls consisted of 2 sticks that acted just like how a real tank is suppose to be set up as well as move. The only plus side to Virtual On was you had more weapons to fire and more abilities to escape from your attacker. Course, the fact that it has more vehicles to play with was an added bonus. Then when teh PC version came out, I figured "COOL". No more having to spend tons of quarters at the arcades to play this game anymore. But, it wasn't until I realized something about the way the game was setup that I saw a problem, which you will find out in a sec...

GRAPHICS
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Graphics are very well detailed, just like the arcade version. This game will work great on Windows 95 - 98. Course if you have Windows XP, it should run just fine in compatibility mode. I have not had any problems with this game and the graphics are just as detailed and the animation is just as smooth just like in the arcade. Even the weapons and blast animations are very well designed and show the great work they put into making the PC version.

CONTROL
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This is where it will get a little tricky. Since the arcade originally was set up to use 2 sticks to move your mech, this would not be the case for the PC version. Although you can switch the controls around, the problem lies in the way the controls are set up. Regardless of the smooth animation, the controls can get a little tricky, almost making you think you need 3 hands instead of 2. In some ways, and if you have one, you might want play this game with a PS2 type controller so you can have all 4 of your actions near your hands at one time. Controls on the keyboard are just too much for even the simplest of players. The main problem is to account for, not only the strafing, but also the forward, backward, and turning controls. Added to the fact that you also have to jump and fire your 3 different weapons. If anything, it would be best to use a controller of some time to help you keep all your fingers and controls together.

OVERALL
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It's not a bad game if you're into playing tank games and you want to get the idea of driving a mech instead of a tank. This is the best simulation you will get to play that is close to the arcade. Just remember that if you use the keyboard for controls, you may find yourself with troubles trying to find the best control setup. Overall, you would be better off using a PS2 type controller so your fingers are close to the buttons and you can press what you need in an instant. This is as close to the arcade as you are gonna get.
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