Xenon 2: Megablast
Like all Bitmap Bros. games, Xenon 2 introduces small but significant innovations to the genre. Chief among these is the ability to stop the parallax scrolling and scroll the screen backwards This isn't just a gimmick: at various points in the game, you need to use this feature to backtrack from a deadend, or to attack different parts of huge bosses. The game is more difficult than Xenon, but not so difficult as to be frustrating. And despite the steep learning curve, you will be too busy being addicted to notice ;)
The graphics and sounds are on par with other Bitmap Bros. games, which means they are superb throughout. Bitmap Brothers deserves recognition as one of the first game developers to use professional musicians to score their games. Definitely one of the best-looking and most fun SHMUP in PC gaming history, and a must-have for every shooter fan. We proudly induct Xenon 2 into our Hall of Belated Fame.
Average Rating: | 8.85 [107 votes] |
Genre: | Action |
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Developer: | Bitmap Brothers |
Publisher: | Bitmap Brothers |
Year: | 1990 |
Software Copyright: | Bitmap Brothers |
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More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | DOS |
If you like this game, try: | Xenon, Rotox, G-Type |
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