Mean Machines


Solar Striker

Publisher: Nintendo
Machine: Game Boy

 
Published in Mean Machines #2

Solar Striker

Hmm, a shoot-'em-up. Would you be shocked to learn that aliens have invaded Earth, and that you and your souped-up ship are the world's only hope? You wouldn't? Well, neither were we. Solar Striker is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up complete with power ups and dozens of unpleasant ET's who can't wait to be vapourised.

Control is simple enough, with fire and movement being your only options as you make your way to bosses appear at the end of each level, with their own form of attack.

Matt

This shoot-'em-up is adequate in all respects, but lacks the excitement and thrills to make it a real winner.

Jaz

After a couple of goes I got bored of this. It's alright, but there are no real surprises to keep you going back to it.