Burning Force
SCORE: 65
Phelios is another retro video game that
came in the Namco Museum Collection 2. I am getting so much content out
of that one purchase. Phelios was on the Sega Genesis back in the 16-bit
era. Phelios was also in the arcades. This is a shooter where we are
flying on a Pegasus. We are trying to save the princess Artemis. Phelios
is based off of Greek Mythology.
The princess was kidnapped and turned to stone. Typhon used Medusa to
turn the princess to stone. We must shoot all of these creatures in our
way to get to the princess and save her. Phelios is a very challenging
shooter in my opinion. I had issues getting through the first level
which is on the longer side for one of these shooters. The sword power
gauge is a bit odd as well.
We can hold the fire button to charge a shot. When that is done the
sword power gauge is full. If we spam the fire button we do less damage.
Which can be hard to avoid with all of these things coming after us and
constantly shooting at us. The screen will go left and right as well as
forward while we are playing Phelios. I did not have much fun playing
Phelios. It is one of those games that would require quite a bit of
practice to get good at.
The issues families will have with Phelios are lack of attire,
enticement to lust, violence, false gods/goddesses and more. The give
and take with the power gauge felt strange to me in a shooter where I am
constantly trying to clear a path. Phelios can assist people with their
reflexes. That is if you do not rage quit because of the difficulty
within Phelios.
Phelios is an interesting idea for a shooter. I can see where different
things were tried. I applaud Namco for trying some different stuff with
Phelios. This game is way before casual gamers or family gamers were
ever considered. Phelios is hardcore through and through. Phelios
contains bright colors with plenty of explosions. Phelios will keep
gamers on their toes while they attempt to stay alive.
- Paul
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 79%
Replay/Extras: 70%
Gameplay: 58%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: Evercade/Genesis
Publisher: Namco
Developer: Namco
Rating: ‘NR’ for Not Rated
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