Conclusion: A very unique game that is a blast to play. Be weary if you don’t particularly like schmups, however, as it won’t give you much reason to come back.
Summary: The Xbox Live Arcade game that shoot 'em up fans have been waiting for.
Pros: Beautiful graphics; intense action sequences; incredible amount of replay value; each character is different enough to merit their own playthrough.
Cons: The difficulty level is brutally hard; co-op get's a bit too hectic to be fun; some areas have what feel like cheap kills.
Excerpt: There has never been a genre more classic than that of the side-scrolling shooter. There is just something about constantly scrolling to the right that brings a tear to a...
Summary: If you’re an oldschool gamer and you can handle a challenge, this game is definitely worth buying. Anyone who can’t handle the challenge, for whatever reason you may...
Pros: -Nostalgic, nostalgic, nostalgic., -True arcade-like design all around., -Cool sound track, even if a bit cliche., -Awesome tribute to a dying genre., -Good amount of ...
Cons: -Might not be worth the money, considering the length., -No online multiplayer., -No way to change difficulty., -4 stages seems a little short, even for the genre.
Summary: Omega Five may not be brimming with content, but what's there is visually dazzling and packed with challenging action.
Pros: Challenging, exciting side-scrolling action, Lots of crazy, cool creatures to shoot at, The levels are beautifully designed and very different from one another.
Cons: $10 is a tad much for only four levels, No online co-op.