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"I really enjoyed the gameplay of Xenon and the way that you can morph between tank and jet, I didn't however enjoy the times when the controls would cause you to morph when you didn't want to. The controls in the game are just so unintuitive, they really needed a second button to work. I like that the game allows you to choose between two main set-ups for your power-ups, the two set-ups have their own strengths and are useful on different sections and the graphics, as you find with all Bitmap Brothers games were also excellent." |
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"At the time of release in 1988 there wasn't a helluva lot of 4th generation shmups around bar a handful of early PC-Engine titles, so graphically this looks better than most of its peers. The bosses look very imposing and the power-ups are more impressive than was commonly seen that year, with hectic, screen-filling weapons. I like the inclusion of being able to change between a tank and a jet on the fly, I think its a quite interesting gameplay mechanic but the implementation here leaves a lot to be desired. Musically the soundtrack is fantastic, but I find the fact that the sound effects cut out the lead of the music a bit distracting. The game is also a little bit short for 1988 in my opinion and the diffulculty curve is off." |
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