This review contains spoilers
This game really gets better each time I go back to it. The infestation setting's awesome and is extremely well-integrated into the setpieces. The same is equally true of the amazing soundtrack, using ambient pads and PSG to great lengths.
The charge shot is maybe one of my favorites from any game: It does insane damage and splits into a 12 unit spreader. At far range it hits everything, and at close range deals an enormous amount of centralized damage. It's incredibly cathartic.
Levels are surprisingly jam-packed, with lots of scenery and enemy variety. They're long, and often cover multiple biomes at a time. I like how they all feel like they connect sequentially, too. They are pretty long though, which can make replaying them upon game overs a bit tedious.
Overall really awesome game that absolutely deserves to be played on a Model 1 hooked up to a CRT with headphones. Good times.
The charge shot is maybe one of my favorites from any game: It does insane damage and splits into a 12 unit spreader. At far range it hits everything, and at close range deals an enormous amount of centralized damage. It's incredibly cathartic.
Levels are surprisingly jam-packed, with lots of scenery and enemy variety. They're long, and often cover multiple biomes at a time. I like how they all feel like they connect sequentially, too. They are pretty long though, which can make replaying them upon game overs a bit tedious.
Overall really awesome game that absolutely deserves to be played on a Model 1 hooked up to a CRT with headphones. Good times.