Forgotten Worlds

Forgotten Worlds certainly gives you the chance to work out that itchy trigger finger! There's a whole pile of baddies just waiting to be blown away in this frantic shoot 'em up. I like the idea of collecting cash to buy extra weapons, as it adds a little bit of strategy to the action - do you power-up now, or save your cash for an even more powerful weapon on the next level? The graphics are excellent - very similar to the coin-op - and the sound is good, again faithful to the original machine. My only gripe is that experienced gamers might themselves completing the game fairly quickly due to the easy "Normal" level. However, on the "Hard" level, the game offers a challenge that'll tax even the swiftest of reflexes. Give it a go if you fancy a good blast.

Forgotten Worlds is another pixel-perfect arcade translation from Sega. Although the movements of your characters (A and C rotate you left and right) in this 2-player combo title is awkward at first, the superb graphics, detailed attackers, and hard-hitting gameplay make this one a winner.

This is another outstanding, almost addictive shooter that must never be overlooked. The two player mode is just as fun as the one player mode though it's insanely hard. Check Forgotten Worlds out, you won't regret it.

The game isn't original, but is an interesting variation on a theme. It's very enjoyable and will give hours of fun even to the most hardened arcade fanatic.

Sega did a very good job translating this Capcom arcade shooter to the Genesis. The creative control design works smoothly and efficiently, the graphics are colorful and richly detailed, and the action is hot and heavy.

Wo Weltraum-Dämonen walten und ganze Planeten plätten, sind harte Burschen mit der Laserkanone am rechten Fleck gefragt: Sieben Levels lang können sich Mega Drive-Besitzer durch die "Forgotten Worlds" ballern. Nachdem die Computer-Versionen dieses Automatenspiels bereits im Sommer letzten Jahres erschienen, ist dies die erste Videospiel-Umsetzung.

Although the high-octane music is generally good, the "shop" screen has a really weird, almost childish tune. At first I couldn't stand it, but then it started to grow on me, and now I kind of like it. Forgotten Worlds is fun, but there are a few issues. When you guy dies, he falls flat on thin air, which looks bad and seems like a programming oversight. Slow-down can get pretty rampant during certain stages. Finally, much of the dialogue will leave you scratching your head, like "You cannot stop me with paramecium alone!" Huh? Aren't paramecium microscopic organisms? Despite its rough edges however, Forgotten Worlds is still an engaging shooter you'll find yourself playing over and over again.

At first I hated the way the game played, but it didn't take long before I was won over by the game's fast action and unique worlds. At its heart it's nothing more than a 2D shooter, but it's unique enough to recommend along side some of the other great shooters. It's not quite as refined as I would have hoped, but if you've been looking for an exciting shooter for your Master System this is a great place to start.

Forgotten Worlds is a great beginning shooter from the early Genesis library. A good amount of levels, shops to buy weapons, a 2 player simultaneous play option, plenty to shoot, hidden items or zenny, great colorful graphics, good sound, and a solid challenge are all present. Out of everything there is to offer, I believe the two player mode is what gives Forgotten Worlds its added flavor as two can play together, giving support fire. Other than some minor bitching about the game here or there, it's a solid gaming experience. Capcom shootermups fans will greatly appreciate this gem, and they'll wish to keep it in their personal Genesis library for years to come. So, if you haven't played the Genesis version and liked the arcade game, or never played it, I'd recommend taking a look at it. You may like it.

If you're not going to do this game justice then don't bring it out! Not that Forgotten World is an entirely bad game, it's just that I expected sooo much more! Where is the two player option? Where is the scrolls? Here's the flicker! Is this really a Super CD? Well, at least the music's good.

Although the Megadrive version was very polished, it suffered from being too easy. The Sega conversion also has this problem, and the definitely weakens the lasting appeal of the game. The graphics are of a very high standard (especially on the later levels) but the music is dire and distracting. It's not by any means a bad game; it just isn't that good either, and it's a shame that the two-player option has been lost. With Xenon II due out in the near future (see the preview in this ish) I'd recommend that you wait for that game, as it's a far better blast.

Forgotten Worlds falls into place far from the level of excellence seen in the Wii Shop's best shooter options, as it's mostly forgettable and its compromised control in this remapped Genesis edition (then remapped again for the Virtual Console) isn't as fluid and inviting as the coin-op cabinet's original rendition. But its two-player co-op mode, its likably goofy flying shirtless heroes and the fact that you can attack in any direction might just add up to a justified purchase for some shooter fans looking for something a little different on the VC. If it sounds like something you'd be at all interesting in, don't feel bad putting down eight bucks to give it a shot. If you want to play things safer with your digital cash, look to some of the more memorable series in the Wii Shop, like Gradius or R-Type.

Forgotten Worlds falls into place far from the level of excellence seen in the Wii Shop's best shooter options, as it's mostly forgettable and its compromised control in this remapped Genesis edition (then remapped again for the Virtual Console) isn't as fluid and inviting as the coin-op cabinet's original rendition. But its two-player co-op mode, its likably goofy flying shirtless heroes and the fact that you can attack in any direction might just add up to a justified purchase for some shooter fans looking for something a little different on the VC. If it sounds like something you'd be at all interesting in, don't feel bad putting down eight bucks to give it a shot. If you want to play things safer with your digital cash, look to some of the more memorable series in the Wii Shop, like Gradius or R-Type.