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Strider 2 (PSX) "Quickie" Review
Ok, I've been wanting this game for a long time, but didn't want to pay a full $50 bones for it back when it first came out. As time passed I forgot all about it untill this past Xmas when I dusted off the old Genesis and played the original in it's 16-Bit glory.
:rock:
The thought of playing a sequel to a classic game I loved filled me with thoughts of what a joy Castlevania: SotN was and what it had done for that series.
Upon much reflection I decided to find a brand new copy and thus the only place I could find one at a reasonable price (under $20) was Ebay, so I took that route. I received my Strider 2 still shrink-wrapped and in pristine condition on this Saturday night (1/25/03).
The updated 3-D polygonal backgrounds where nicely meshed with the 2-D sprite based characters. I immediately thought "Classic Capcom" and dove right in. Since action games usually take a "trial and error" process to figure out the patterns to levels, enemies, and especially end bosses I played cautiously wanting to enjoy my first experience in this resurrection/ continuation of an old favourite.
:scrump:
Boy was I wrong! It took me less than 2 hours to beat it "cautiously" and approximately 27 minutes to beat it the second time through! :shock:
Unlimited continues, crappy enemy AI, easy to figure out patterns, short levels, and simplistic boss battles made this a waste of my $20 bucks. :sad:
Maybe I'm being harsh due to my nostalgia and love for the INCREDIBLY HARD but ultimately satisfying original, but when you follow up a true badass action game you better deliver. In this case Capcom simply did not.
I expected: :scrump:
I got: :bam:
My feelings/rating?
-Vicman
*notice, this is a first "quick" review, a more expanded upon review will be coming, with ratings for each category and a final score*
Ok, I've been wanting this game for a long time, but didn't want to pay a full $50 bones for it back when it first came out. As time passed I forgot all about it untill this past Xmas when I dusted off the old Genesis and played the original in it's 16-Bit glory.
:rock:
The thought of playing a sequel to a classic game I loved filled me with thoughts of what a joy Castlevania: SotN was and what it had done for that series.
Upon much reflection I decided to find a brand new copy and thus the only place I could find one at a reasonable price (under $20) was Ebay, so I took that route. I received my Strider 2 still shrink-wrapped and in pristine condition on this Saturday night (1/25/03).
The updated 3-D polygonal backgrounds where nicely meshed with the 2-D sprite based characters. I immediately thought "Classic Capcom" and dove right in. Since action games usually take a "trial and error" process to figure out the patterns to levels, enemies, and especially end bosses I played cautiously wanting to enjoy my first experience in this resurrection/ continuation of an old favourite.
:scrump:
Boy was I wrong! It took me less than 2 hours to beat it "cautiously" and approximately 27 minutes to beat it the second time through! :shock:
Unlimited continues, crappy enemy AI, easy to figure out patterns, short levels, and simplistic boss battles made this a waste of my $20 bucks. :sad:
Maybe I'm being harsh due to my nostalgia and love for the INCREDIBLY HARD but ultimately satisfying original, but when you follow up a true badass action game you better deliver. In this case Capcom simply did not.
I expected: :scrump:
I got: :bam:
My feelings/rating?
-Vicman
*notice, this is a first "quick" review, a more expanded upon review will be coming, with ratings for each category and a final score*
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