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100
The Video Game Critic
Here's one of the few cases where the home version of a game is actually BETTER than the arcade! This adaptation of the classic space shooter is absolutely superb in every way. The graphics are so detailed you can even see the fluttering wings of the swooping aliens. Your ship's explosion is impressive - far better than the arcade. Even the sound effects have a crystal clear, 3D quality to them. This game is hard though. On the intermediate skill level I found it almost impossible to take out both escorts and the boss, a task I'm usually proficient at. What really makes this game special is the speed. Your shots move much faster than the arcade game, but this is offset by aliens who are faster and more aggressive. Overall, it's pretty spectacular. If Atari could do this, why is the Atari 5200 version so bad?
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
4.7 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
4.3 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
4.7 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
4.3 |
| Overall MobyScore (3 votes) |
4.5 |
User Reviews
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