Amano Jacu
Charles Barkley
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Well, after having spent quite some time with the game, here's the review.
I like the game, I would give it a 8 out of 10. However it could have been much better if they had fixed some flaws. The game is fun, quite intense, and has really nice graphics, specially in hi-res mode. Since they are not recycling any sprite stuff from low-res games (like Neowave and KoV), the 2D sprites don't look out of place with the 3D backgrounds and some 3D bigger enemies.
The game has around the same length of any Metal Slug, and I think it has quite a life if you try to beat it using as few credits as possible (or even 1cc). Although it is a Metal Slug rip-off, at least there are some new elements with the Dolphins and the special attacks you can use instead of grenades.
And now the flaws. The first one is that there are terrible slowdowns in many parts of the game. With the supposed power of the AW there is no excuse. The second is the animation of the main character, not only he is a bit slow, but he doesn't run nor walk, just "slides", without crossing his legs, like "walking sideways". If he had a running or a classical down+jump slide (like sunset riders or MS5) the game would be a bit fresher. The funny thing is that when you clear a stage, he starts running in a better animation but you can't control it.
I also feel that the game should have more secrets and "funny hidden jokes" like the Metal Slugs and Demon Front as it would really ensure more replayability.
So far, for me is the best AW game I have played (the other being Demolish Fist, Knights of Valour and Neowave) and I think right now is the second cheaper and easier to find game (the first being Demolish Fist), so I highly recommend it.
And now the screenshots. The game looks much smoother in hi-res, but on the TV looks great too. Take care that my camera sucks, speciall when picturing the TV.
Hi-res shots:
Low-res shots:
I like the game, I would give it a 8 out of 10. However it could have been much better if they had fixed some flaws. The game is fun, quite intense, and has really nice graphics, specially in hi-res mode. Since they are not recycling any sprite stuff from low-res games (like Neowave and KoV), the 2D sprites don't look out of place with the 3D backgrounds and some 3D bigger enemies.
The game has around the same length of any Metal Slug, and I think it has quite a life if you try to beat it using as few credits as possible (or even 1cc). Although it is a Metal Slug rip-off, at least there are some new elements with the Dolphins and the special attacks you can use instead of grenades.
And now the flaws. The first one is that there are terrible slowdowns in many parts of the game. With the supposed power of the AW there is no excuse. The second is the animation of the main character, not only he is a bit slow, but he doesn't run nor walk, just "slides", without crossing his legs, like "walking sideways". If he had a running or a classical down+jump slide (like sunset riders or MS5) the game would be a bit fresher. The funny thing is that when you clear a stage, he starts running in a better animation but you can't control it.
I also feel that the game should have more secrets and "funny hidden jokes" like the Metal Slugs and Demon Front as it would really ensure more replayability.
So far, for me is the best AW game I have played (the other being Demolish Fist, Knights of Valour and Neowave) and I think right now is the second cheaper and easier to find game (the first being Demolish Fist), so I highly recommend it.
And now the screenshots. The game looks much smoother in hi-res, but on the TV looks great too. Take care that my camera sucks, speciall when picturing the TV.
Hi-res shots:
Low-res shots:
