Mean Machines Sega
1st December 1992
Hellfire
Jump into your ship and blast until your heart's content along the horizontally scrolling landscapes. Hellfire was ranked as the greatest Megadrive shoot-'em-up ever in issue three of Mean Machines.
What We Said Then
Jaz: It's not arcade perfect, in fact it's arcade better!
Matt: Hellfire is a flamin' good arcade classic!
What We Say Now
Rich: Brilliant! Hellfire is still the greatest scrolling shoot-'em-up you can get for the Megadrive. Those ratings should not be tampered with one jot.
Verdict
Presentation 90%
Lacking in pretty presentation screens, but Hellfire is supremely polished in the gameplay department.
A huge variety of beautiful backdrops and sprites battle for the player's attention.
Sound 95%
Funky tunes suit the atmosphere no end. Brilliant spot effects thrown in for good measure.
Playability 94%
The Hellfire is so good to control, and the blasting action's thick and fast and full of surprises!
Lastability 92%
Six tough levels to conquer, and three difficulty levels to sustain interest.
Overall 93%
Simply the best shoot-'em-up currently available for the Megadrive. Need we say more?
