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This is a unique and addictive vertical shooter that breathes fresh air into the crowded, clone-proned genre of arcade shooters. What sets the game apart from other shooters is two very innovative design choices: cool abstract graphics, and pitting you against only 'boss' enemy ships without hordes of other ships in the way. The game is essentially a vertical one-screen shooter in which you have to destroy increasingly tougher bosses while avoiding a staggering amount of enemy fire that seems to come from all directions. Once you kill a boss, the enemy re-spawns with tougher armor and shoots even denser barrage at you. The graphics are very slick - abstract, vector-based graphics similar to Tempest but prettier and more crisp in SVGA resolution. You can choose from the different fire patterns and/or difficulty levels, and the 'bare-bones' nature of the game means it's practically infinitely replayable, even if it seems repetitive at first glance. There are many bonus items you can collect to increase your score, but there are no power-ups in the game. Last but not least is the soundtrack. In contrast to most freeware shooters whose music is absent or unmemorable, the music is excellent. One thing that would have been nice is the option to switch the action to horizontal mode, but as it stands it's already very fun, addictive, and a slick shooter that fans of the genre should definitely take a look at. |
