I have never played the Arcade version, so I can compare. As far as Master System games go, this is one of the better ones, which does not say a lot. It's cute, but it's rage inducing, so it's not for me.
An interesting conversion with its own pros and cons. The levels are all there from the original, outside a boss and a boss phase that couldn't be rendered on the hardware. The screens are also less capable of fulling you with the arcade's bullshit, but you get different ones instead like enemies poofing in out of nowhere.
The shop is improved from the arcade, the prices of items are reduced, and most importantly there's no time limit to shopping so you can think your purchases through. You still have to scroll in the shop but I'll take what I can get.
So in short, Master System Fantasy Zone is "Fantasy Zone but easier but also not really"
Played via Lost Judgement
The shop is improved from the arcade, the prices of items are reduced, and most importantly there's no time limit to shopping so you can think your purchases through. You still have to scroll in the shop but I'll take what I can get.
So in short, Master System Fantasy Zone is "Fantasy Zone but easier but also not really"
Played via Lost Judgement
Conversión del arcade del mismo nombre que se adapta perfectamente a las capacidades de la Master. El juego es un matamarcianos estilo Defender en el que tienes que derrotar generadores de enemigos para limpiar el nivel y enfrentarte a un jefe final. El control es bueno, el sistema de tienda y consumo del armamento le da un punto de estrategia del que muchos otros mata-mata carecen, la BSO tiene temas icónicos y los gráficos son... son una experiencia. Posiblemente el juego más colorido de los 8 bits y uno de los más curiosos en cuanto a personajes.
Además, como guinda del pastel, el final es el equivalente SEGA al final de Metroid en Nintendo.
Un clásico de la consolaaunque tenga el boss de los putos muñecos de nieve
Además, como guinda del pastel, el final es el equivalente SEGA al final de Metroid en Nintendo.
Un clásico de la consola
(Master System)
While fine enough in terms of mechanics and looks, and controls I guess, the game itself feels really monotonous and frustrating at points. As an example, you gotta mash the fire button to get any sort of good damage in fast on bosses and it honestly kinda hurts my thumb and wrist.
Oh, and the final boss feels straight up impossible without specific weapons. That just sucks.
While fine enough in terms of mechanics and looks, and controls I guess, the game itself feels really monotonous and frustrating at points. As an example, you gotta mash the fire button to get any sort of good damage in fast on bosses and it honestly kinda hurts my thumb and wrist.
Oh, and the final boss feels straight up impossible without specific weapons. That just sucks.
I was almost about to rage quit again on the final boss like I did on the Arcade version thinking this boss is impossible. Then I realized you can buy 9 heavy bombs and tried to spam them and he died in like five seconds. I can't believe it was that simple.
The game is good btw. Pretty nice port of the game that's worth playing.
The game is good btw. Pretty nice port of the game that's worth playing.
Fun little romp! Loved the character designs and visuals. I enjoyed it alot and I wanna check the series out more!
I like this port more than the AC version, the MS console specs make it so charming and candy-shaped. So easy to pick up and play, such a gorgeous color palette, so shrill and glockenspiel-y, I could shed a tear just looking at it. Easily the Master System's best game.
Excellent port of a classic arcade title. Extremely difficult for me, but the game is extremely fun and very charming. My only gripe is that there's no map system here, but I can still play without it since the stages are pretty small.