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The previous poster really liked this game (obvious from 
the subject), but the demo left me wanting more.

The poster was right in every respect. This is the best 2D 
scroller on the market. The character had a very large 
number of poses, making his (its?) motions very fluid and 
lifelike, especially when panning the weapon around in a 
circle, WOW! I really did like that.

Yet . . . it is just another 2D scroller, and I expected 
more. More of what? I can't say, but it just didn't thrill 
me. I really liked this game, but won't buy it, and won't 
recommend it. It doesn't offer anything really new or 
innovative (IMHO).

I really liked breakthrough hits like:

Dune2 -- realtime strategy combat that made the minute-hand 
on your clock spin like a weed-eater cord, with extra 
attention paid to the details (sounds, animations, 
interface)

Xwing -- fantastic flight engine coupled with a blockbuster 
movie world, I almost got divorced over this one.

Mechwarrior 2 -- great graphics (if you have the processor 
for it) and (again) great interface.

Abuse doesn't fit here. It is good, fun, etc., but seems 
more applicable to a SNES or SEGA as far as platforms go. 
If you like the 2D-scroller type games (Prince of Persia, 
Blackthorne, etc.,) GO FOR IT. But if you just like games 
in general, I advise to wait. This game doesn't offer 
enough to justify the cash.


For what it's worth,

Mike