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Big stompy robots are almost always fun and
this is no exception. Choose from 3 characters with varying abilities and
mount your mech to take on a slew of enemies over varying landscapes.
Independent aiming control of the head (and weaponary) adds an extra layer and
the ability to strafe if you can get your thumbs round it. Each robot is
equipped with a variety of weapons, and recharge points scattered throughout the
levels help keep you going. The radar and on-board computer are actually
useful (and also gives the odd funny remark), and a direction arrow means you
never get lost wandering through the expansive levels. Graphics are smooth
but suffer from occasional enemy pop-up and the colour of your mech, shots and
opponents changes between levels due to the system's limited colour palette.
The rock music backing suits the game, effects are good and there's just enough
synthesised speech to add atmosphere to the menus without becoming annoying.
Using a 6-button pad makes the game easier to play, but control with 3 buttons
is easy enough once you adjust to it. |
