OutZone is, what I feel, one of the best games by Toaplan. It's a top down run-and-gun with heavy shoot 'em up elements. It's heavy on memorization, and a lot of sections have some light platforming elements.
The game itself has many interesting pick-ups and weapons, down to a spinning ball of death that's super strong. You can get a super speed pick up that makes you go quicker, a shield that tanks one hit, and more. The game itself has an infinite number of loops, where it gets harder each and every time.
The music is wonderful, and ear-catching, and I love the pixel art. Reminds me heavily of '80s flicks like Rambo and Aliens. Not to mention the very meticulous made levels, which, if you get good enough, you can simply just run through without stopping, sans a few platforming sections.
The game itself has many interesting pick-ups and weapons, down to a spinning ball of death that's super strong. You can get a super speed pick up that makes you go quicker, a shield that tanks one hit, and more. The game itself has an infinite number of loops, where it gets harder each and every time.
The music is wonderful, and ear-catching, and I love the pixel art. Reminds me heavily of '80s flicks like Rambo and Aliens. Not to mention the very meticulous made levels, which, if you get good enough, you can simply just run through without stopping, sans a few platforming sections.