version: jp - year: 1992 - developer: hot-b - publisher: tengen - format: mega drive, 4 mbit cartridge - condition: mint - rarity: hard to find
Review-Imagine an alternative reality where human history progressed differently from the one we all know.
Imagine a reality where 1800s Victorian architecture coexisted with futuristic flying war machines. These very complicated flying machines, a mosaic of gears, iron and steam power, were the result of years of technological / mechanical discoveries. It will be up to you whether to free the republic of Silverhead from the yoke of the Empire of Motorhead or to let the world sink into slavery. Flying on a huge dirigible or on a nimbler WWI look-alike striker, you will have to fight your way through waves after waves of lethal opponents.
This sidescrolling shooter features small but very detailed sprites along with very nicely drawn backgrounds.
You will fly over sparkling spires and domes of forgotten cities and amidst countless distant clouds. Layers and layers of deep parallax scrolling will bring you back to the golden age of 2D videogaming and even the occasional slowdowns will bring a nostalgic smile to your lips.