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87
GenesisMean Machines
After the disappointing Master System version of ESWAT, it's nice to see that the Megadrive game is a whole lot more playable, with classy audio-visuals to match. It's also quite difficult with even the easy level being a great challenge to complete. The super extra weaponry is simply icing on a pretty substantial cake. Although it's nothing much like the coin-op original, I actually think that the Megadrive game is a lot better than the arcade, with better weapons and more addictive gameplay. Highly recommended to all blasting addicts.
80
GenesisVideoGame
ESWAT é a força policial mais eficiente dos Estados Unidos, contando com policiais cibernéticos ao melhor estilo Robocop. EYE é uma organização terrorista que planeja conquistar o mundo. Para tentar frustrar os planos da EYE, o melhor policial foi designado. E você deve ajudá-lo, enfrentando os chefes terroristas em oito emocionantes combates.
80
SEGA Master SystemVideoGame
Este jogo, recém-lançado, traz a história de um policial comum que, após ser surpreendido por um inimigo e derrotá-lo, torna-se membro da equipe da E-Swat (traduzindo, Armas e Táticas Especiais Avançadas). Ele vira uma espécie de Robocop e passa a combater a gangue de Balzac, o Cientista Louco. No total, são cinco fases, divididas em duas partes, e em cada uma delas você vai ter chance de acumular forças para vencer o inimigo.
75
GenesisPower Play
Daß es die Polizei in zukünftigen Jahren mit der Verbrechensbekämpfung nicht ganz leicht haben wird, wissen wir alle spätestens seit dem Kinostreifen "Robocop". Das Actionspiel "E-Swat" schlägt in die gleiche Kerbe. In nicht allzu ferner Zukunft wird die Menschheit von einer weltumspannenden Terrororganisation, genannt EYE, bedroht. Die normale Polizei ist hilflos, und so wird kurzerhand die Spezialtruppe "E-Swat" gegründet. Nur die besten Polizisten dürfen hier mitmischen. Die, die es geschafft haben, kriegen eine dicke Rüstung statt einer Uniform, großkalibrige Waffen statt der einfachen 45er und einen Rucksack mit Raketenantrieb.
70
SEGA Master SystemVideoGame
Um policial vai ingressar na ESWAT, um comando tático especial da polícia. Para isto deve superar a primeira missão, na qual só terá uma pistola contra uma gangue de marginais. Depois de cumprida a primeira etapa, o policial receberá mais armas e um colete a prova de balas. O objetivo final é derrotar o cientista louco Balzac, que atormenta a cidade.
68
SEGA Master SystemMean Machines
After the rather nifty arcade game, this is a bit of a disappointment. The original coin-op features a variety of mean 'n' meaty weapons, but the ones in this version are wimpy by comparison. Even the graphics are feeble compared to their arcade counterpart, with gaudy backdrops and small, poorly animated sprites. When you get down to playing it, once again the game is a let-down. It's great fun at first, but there are only five levels and they're very easy to get through. None of the end-of-level baddies offer much resistance, and anyone who's a half-decent player should be able to finish the game pretty quickly.
60
GenesisSega-16.com
ESWAT isn't a bad game, but it's not that good either. I gave it an extra point for trying. Sega's always been known for it's creativity throughout all the ages (After Burner, Comix Zone, Shenmue.....), but this is one of their games that remind us that innovation doesn't ALWAYS go right.
60
SEGA Master SystemDefunct Games
If you want an insanely difficult experience, go check this one out. If you're already intimidated just from reading this review, I urge you to stay away! Far away!
55
Atari STComputer + VideoGiochi
Oh, oh: cosa succede? Il game è tutto qui, la grafica è stupida, il suono è orribile e la giocabilità non può neanche essere confrontata con la conversione Amiga: un disastro quasi totale!
47
Commodore 64Power Play
Die Programmierer der Computerversionen von Eswat sollte man kurzerhand verhaften lassen. So ein Murks ist mir schon lange nicht mehr unter den Feuerknopf meines Joysticks gekommen. Die Amiga-Fassung wartet zwar mit netter Grafik, Digisprache und recht sanftem Scrolling auf, aber dafür wird's spielerisch unfair. Feind-Sprites, denen man kaum ausweichen kann, ein Munitionsvorrat, der nach spätestens zwei Sekunden verbraucht ist, und Obergegner, die nur mit viel Glück ihr Leben lassen, sorgen hier für den großen Frust. Genau andersrum sieht's hingegen bei E-Swat auf dem C 64 aus.
44
AmigaPower Play
Die Programmierer der Computerversionen von Eswat sollte man kurzerhand verhaften lassen. So ein Murks ist mir schon lange nicht mehr unter den Feuerknopf meines Joysticks gekommen. Die Amiga-Fassung wartet zwar mit netter Grafik, Digisprache und recht sanftem Scrolling auf, aber dafür wird's spielerisch unfair. Feind-Sprites, denen man kaum ausweichen kann, ein Munitionsvorrat, der nach spätestens zwei Sekunden verbraucht ist, und Obergegner, die nur mit viel Glück ihr Leben lassen, sorgen hier für den großen Frust.
39
SEGA Master SystemPower Play
Zwar hält sich die Master-System-Version viel dichter an das Automatenvorbild als die Mega-Drive-Fassung und die Sprites flackern nicht so arg wie z.B. bei "Gain Ground" aber der rechte Spielspaß kommt bei "E-Swat" nicht auf. Das liegt vor allem an der etwas trägen Steuerung und dem streckenweise ziemlich unfairen Schwierigkeitsgrad. Schon der erste Endgegner ist eine harte Nuß, so daß Action-Einsteiger hier wohl schnell gefrustet das Handtuch werfen. Auch die farblose und schluderig gezeichnete Grafik liegt unter dem Sega 8-Bit Standard. Hier hätte man mit etwas Mühe sicher mehr herausholen können.
28
SEGA Master SystemGame Freaks 365
All should stay far away from this game, even diehard collectors. It's awful. I'm half-tempted to run my car over it a few times. So, I do agree with the back-of-the-box blurb when it asks, "Are you read to 'Hit The Streets'?" Yeah, sure, I'm ready, I'll hit this game with all I can, man. Guess that wasn't the most clever abuse of a box blurb ever, but whatever, just let it be know this is a terrible game, hardly worth anyone's time. I think the terrible, ridiculous box art does the game itself justice, just take one look at that and all will be revealed. For once, the cover speaks the truth.


Our Users Say

Platform Votes Score
Amiga 1 3.6
Amstrad CPC Awaiting 1 votes...
Atari ST 1 3.0
Commodore 64 1 3.6
Genesis 4 3.5
SEGA Master System 2 3.1
Wii Awaiting 1 votes...
ZX Spectrum 1 3.8
Combined MobyScore 10 3.4


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