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Incredibly frustrating one hit deaths. Cheap deaths that you can't see coming that are unavoidable unless you have already played the level. To me, this is bad game design. Complete memorization and trial and error is not fun for me. All it does is make me angry. It's designed to make you angry. The only thing I liked about this game was the music. And the graphics are good for their time. This is considered one of the easiest shooters out there. If you're a shooter veteran maybe. If you love old school shooters or "shmups" you'll probably think this is a classic though. But not me.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
My girlfriend gave me this game as a Christmas gift, and what a gift it was. This is one great horizontal shoot 'em up on the Sega Genesis. Excellent cover art, a rockin soundtrack, and the ability to switch between up to 5 weapons at a time makes this game one of my favorite shmups on the system. Even with then new generation shooters coming out for the Xbox 360, I still find myself making time to play this great game. I can't wait to dig my claws into the 4th installment, Lightening Force!
What can you say about this game really? It's one of the better shmups (shoot em' ups) on the genesis next to it's sequel Lightening Force/Thunder Force IV and other shooters like M.U.S.H.A. The gameplay is similar to games like R-type in that it's a horizontal shooter but it has it's own style to differentiate from the pack. The soundtrack is rather good and the graphics are impressive for it's time. If you're looking for a great genesis title to pick up and you're a fan of the genre I can't recommend Thunder Force III enough.
As an earlier reviewer noted, this game is not easy. However, for those who appreciate a challenge, this is one of the finest examples of the side-scrolling shoot-em-up genre. Yes, memorization and repetition is required, but that's standard design practice for this genre. Most of the games in this genre are actually quite short and can be beaten in less than an hour if no mistakes are made. You get your money's worth by having to play through multiple times, memorizing and getting better at the levels as you go. Those who appreciate a good challenge will have a blast with this game. The visuals and audio are excellent, and the play control is top-notch. A must play for shooter fans!
Verified purchase: No
Great shooting game. My husband loves it!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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