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Ikari Warriors |
| Date: |
20/09/00 (43 review reads) |
| Rating: |
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Advantages: Brilliant gameplay , simple , addictive
Disadvantages: Bit samey , could use some more weapons
I can't believe that nobody has reviewed this game before ! While it's an old title now another generation can get totally hooked on it thanks to emulators and everything retro coming back in again .
Ikari Warriors on the amiga was a direct conversion of the original coin op (which was a sequel to the game 'Road to victory' - also worth checking out) . The idea of the game - like every good game is simple . You and a friend are two pilots who have been shot down over enemy territory and you've got to complete your mission - which conveniently means you have to wade through miles of enemy territory .
The game takes place as an upwards scrolling shooter where you can rotate your character and move independently . So you can pull off some nifty moves , running up the screen shooting enemies coming on from any angle .
As you run up the screen you and your chum ( or just you if you're playing one player ) have to contend against tonnes of enemy soldiers , tanks , helicopters , mines and all sorts of hazards .
What makes this game so good though ?
Well it's damn simple ! This game has every ingredient that old games used to have - as well as just pure fun ! The control system is really simple once you get the hang of it and there's plenty of power ups - from more grenades to rocket launchers . As a bonus you can take over tanks that you find to squash enemy soldiers and destroy buildings in your path .
The controls are simple - tapping the fire button fires your machine gun while holding it down throws a grenade in the direction you're pointing . In two player mode this game excels - it's brilliant fun as the key to getting far is to cover each other which involves a lot of shouting and joystick wangling !
The levels do tend to start looking the same but there's plenty of different hazards to keep things interesting and the gameplay is much the same throughout . <
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If you fancy some old style gaming without the flash graphics but with a heavy dollop of gameplay then download this game . Invite a mate around and you'll be happy for days on end - an absolute classic .
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