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A conversion of the Amiga original, Battle Squadron astounded us all with its unoriginality. Just scroll up the screen, blasting the hell out of everything!

Presentation 91%
Graphics 91%
Sound 72%
Playability 87%
Lastability 81%
Overall 85%

Jaz: Sporting some stunning graphics, this is one of the most attractive Megadrive blasters around - the backdrops and sprites are excellent. It's not just a pretty face either - it's tough too, especially when you play it on the single-player option.

Matt: Battle Squadron is a very addictive game with excellent graphics, I just wish that the potential of the game had been fully realised.

Jaz: I like a tough blaster, and this is still a challenge - especially on your own. There are surprisingly few decent two-player shoot 'em ups on the Megadrive, and I still think this cuts the mustard. It'd only get a few percent less if I reviewed it today.

Rich: To its credit, this is as tough as ever, and the graphics haven't dated much at all. However, some of the original downers still stick out a mile. For example, by today's standards, the extra weaponry is very dull and the lack of an autofire option is still a real pain in the backside. Take 10% off playability, lastability and the overall mark.