Monday, July 22, 2024

Alien Soldier for Genesis


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Alien Soldier

Too hard. That's what she said


Genre: action - gun

Publisher: Sega

Year: 1995

System: Genesis


Gameplay Score: 3

Gameplay Notes:

Fast, responsive, fluid. But...the weapon select is just plain stupid. You have to open a menu to pick a weapon from a ring, Secret of Mana style. But the game doesn't pause. So you have to dash over to a safe spot where you have time to change weapons. Uggh. Wouldn't be such a problem if you didn't run out of weapon ammo ALL THE TIME. Oppressive time limit. There's a great game here but the ammo, time, and menuing absolutely destroy it.


Level Design Score: 3

Level Design Notes:

It's one boss fight after the next with no time to breath between them. I can't get behind the first three bosses so I have no idea what the rest are like.


Theme Score: 5

Theme Notes:

Bonkers. Typical Treasure madness You're basically a Chozo warrior.


Art Style Score: 5

Art Style Notes:

Enormous sprites with articulated bodies. Huge explosions Love the colorful artwork


Audio Score: 5

Audio Notes:

Exciting tunes and impactful sound effects. Good stuff all around


Overall Score: 70

Review ID: 738



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