Status scoopings Dec 18, 2022
Maybe all 80s vertical shoot em ups will now pale to 1942, ha, but with no set ending, this one is passable to me. If you like vertical scrollers, and gotta play em all, definitely give this a try. This has the POW/power-up/re-supply aspect like the released-soon-after 1942, constant onslaught of enemies, and great tight arcade controls--but again, without a …
Read moreMaybe all 80s vertical shoot em ups will now pale to 1942, ha, but with no set ending, this one is passable to me. If you like vertical scrollers, and gotta play em all, definitely give this a try. This has the POW/power-up/re-supply aspect like the released-soon-after 1942, constant onslaught of enemies, and great tight arcade controls--but again, without a set ending, I'm just not motivated. I got to this score on my first try and moving on. If only the Look or Sound were more compelling (both are good, I like how the enemies have a theme, the backgrounds are good like 1942, and the music isn't bad), but it'd take something compelling to warrant playing this over 1942 imo! I suppose if you hate WW2 themed games and prefer sci-fi? Haha
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