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A port of the successfully crowdfunded Sega Mega Drive Genesis title, Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter that can be played solo or in local coop mode. Take control of battlehardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace and get home alive Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries as you explore the devastated research outpost, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outposts demise.
Outpost 88 is divided into seven distinct areas, each being randomly generated with each play, meaning that your strategy must evolve on the fly if youre to succeed in your mission. Collect dogtags from vanquished enemies to upgrade your equipment between areas and look out for special weapons which will give you a momentary advantage.
There are several weapons at your disposal, each with their own characteristics. Although your standard issue pulse rifle is perfectly capable of taking on the enemy, other weapons can give you advantages in certain situations, so picking them up is generally advisable just dont run out of ammo
As you progress through the colony you will come across many different enemies, each with their own traits and means of attack. Many of them can be gunned down without too much thought, but others will require the player to outflank them, attack them within a certain time window, or be avoided altogether
At the end of each area you will be given the chance to exchange any dogtags youve collected for upgrades ranging from extra health to weapon powerups to extra continues. Which upgrades you go for will depend on your style of play.
A faithful port of the hit 16 bit game with added extras.
Incredible pixel art from the legendary pixel artist, Henk Nieborg.
Intense FM chiptune soundtrack by Savaged Regime, originally created for the YM2612
Two difficulty levels and three modes of play.
Seven varied areas to traverse.
Many different enemies to tackle.
An arsenal of 10 weapons to master.
Upgrade system allows you to change your tactics each playthrough.
Play solo or local coop with a friend 2 player requires at least one controller
Xeno Crisis works brilliantly as a single player experience, keeping you coming back to just try and get that little bit further. As a cooperative experience however it is completely sublime, with twice the firepower and twice the fun.
90 TheXboxHub
Xeno Crisis feels like a lost classic from a bygone era of gaming a brilliant twinstick arena shooter which wears its influences on its blooddrenched sleeve. The stern challenge may prove to be offputting for casual players, but it rewards dedication with some of the most intense and addictive blasting action you can find in the genre. Convince a fellow player to join in and youve got the makings of a coop classic.
80 Nintendo Life
