The age-old argument about which installment of the Star Soldier series rages on. Most people seem to agree that Super Star Soldier is the best of the bunch (although many will say Gunhed, which isn't actually part of the series). Soldier Blade, the last part of the series to appear on the PCE, seems to get a bad press for some reason. I've never known why - to me, it's the most impressive HuCard game out there (aside from Street Fighter II, maybe).
The graphics never fail to amaze me - at times it looks like a 32-bit shooter, and is head and shoulders above most Megadrive and SNES shoot 'em ups (with the obvious exception of Thunderforce IV). The weapon system is simple and effective, and you don't get too many moments where you've picked up the wrong weapon by mistake and as a result you mess things up - the three weapon types are all pretty tasty.
Some of the boss designs are really top-class, a league above the rather lame-looking baddies in the previous game, Final Soldier. The music is also impressive, for the PCE anyway.
I have to say this is my fave PCE shooter ATM. A top game in every respect.
Excellent review and some screenies!
The graphics never fail to amaze me - at times it looks like a 32-bit shooter, and is head and shoulders above most Megadrive and SNES shoot 'em ups (with the obvious exception of Thunderforce IV). The weapon system is simple and effective, and you don't get too many moments where you've picked up the wrong weapon by mistake and as a result you mess things up - the three weapon types are all pretty tasty.
Some of the boss designs are really top-class, a league above the rather lame-looking baddies in the previous game, Final Soldier. The music is also impressive, for the PCE anyway.
I have to say this is my fave PCE shooter ATM. A top game in every respect.
Excellent review and some screenies!
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