Xenon 2: Megablast

Description

Xenon 2: Megablast is vertically scrolling space shooter, in which you have to pass several levels, filled with waves of enemies, that all end with a level boss creature. Each group of enemies you destroy grants you a cash reward and every once in a while you enter Colin's Bargain Basement, where you can use this cash to purchase upgrades for your ship like better weapons, speed & health upgrades etc. Some upgrades can also be picked up during the levels.

The first part of the game has an organic feel to it, while the second part of the game features mechanical enemies. As there are some maze-like sections with dead-ends in the game, your spaceship scrolls backwards when you keep pressing the down key.

A typical Bitmap Brothers smash, the game is also famous for its soundtrack by British electronica group Bomb The Bass.

Part of the Following Group

• Xenon series

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User Reviews

A classic shoot 'em up... and one of the hardest ever!	DOS	Silverblade (1430)
Megablast	DOS	Ashley Pomeroy (227)
Flawlessly executed blaster with a stomping soundtrack	DOS	Colin Rowsell (45)
An excellent shoot-'em-up for the XT.	DOS	Tomer Gabel (4476)

The Press Says

Zzap!	Amiga	Oct, 1989	97 out of 100	97
The Games Machine (UK)	Atari ST	Oct, 1989	95 out of 100	95
Amiga Format	Amiga	Oct, 1989	93 out of 100	93
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	Amiga	Oct, 1989	910 out of 1000	91
Amiga Joker	Amiga	Nov, 1989	91 out of 100	91
Amiga User International	Amiga	Nov, 1989	9 out of 10	90
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	Atari ST	Oct, 1989	905 out of 1000	90
CU Amiga	Amiga	Oct, 1989	88 out of 100	88
Power Play	DOS	Mar, 1990	82 out of 100	82
Abandonia	DOS	Mar 11, 2004	3 out of 5	60

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Trivia

SPOILER WARNING! Don’t read this item if you want to play through the game by yourself.

Xenon 2 is infamous for having one of the most disappointing ending sequences of all time. No artwork, no animation, no storyline, not even a congratulation -- after a strenuous battle with hundreds of enemies, you’re “rewarded” with the already well-known shop screen and a sarcastic comment. After that, a white dot. Then the main menu.