Review Floweypowey 5/5 · Oct 29, 2022
Aleste is the best
Probably the most accomplished Sega Mega Drive-game I have yet to play. The intensity and focus of gameplay, atmospheric set pieces, mind blowing soundtrack and balanced difficulty had me shaking from excitement. The falling panels in level 3 is probably the single coolest moment I've experienced in a 16-bit title. The only real complaint I can muster is that the …
Probably the most accomplished Sega Mega Drive-game I have yet to play. The intensity and focus of gameplay, atmospheric set pieces, mind blowing soundtrack and balanced difficulty had me shaking from excitement. The falling panels in level 3 is probably the single coolest moment I've experienced in a 16-bit title. The only real complaint I can muster is that the lava scenery overstays its welcome in a couple of the later levels.
Now I'm eager to play some of the other Compile shooters I own (the Aleste Collection, Blazing Lazers and Spriggan 1 & 2)