Skyblazer for SNES

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Skyblazer

You betrayed Shiva

Genre: action - hack n slash

Publisher: Sony

Year: 1993

System: SNES

Gameplay Score: 4

Gameplay Notes:

Short reach attack Magic system provides a satisfying dash and a projectile attack Wall Climbing Generous hit boxes Nice short animations Tight controls

Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

Excellent variety - vertically, shmup level, rotating tower like SG&G or Battletoads Great platforming Wall grab and climb mechanic is nice

Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

Indian mythology motif is a nice original premise

Art Style Score: 5

Art Style Notes:

Beautiful hand drawn pixel art Nice effects and animations

Audio Score: 5

Audio Notes:

One of the better soundtracks on SNES Indian-style compositions Level appropriate music like a quiet muted tinkling tune for the ice level Good sound effects

Overall Score: 84

Review ID: 500