Sega
Force Vault
12.26.1997
Reviewed
03.04.2006
Publisher
Naxat
Developer
IMP
Format
1x
CD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
1997
(Japan)
n/a
(USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
3/4
Overhead
Genre
Arcade
/ Shooter
Player(s)
1
Options
Backup
ST-Key
Requires
n/a
Importable
99% |
| Intro |
|
> The main thrust of 32-bit systems has been to bridge the gap between
2D and 3D. Naxat/IMP have chosen to go with a tried
and true shooter formula whilst upgrading the genre to include 3D eye-candy.
The object is much the same as any other vertical scrolling shooter; shoot
your brains out and dodge the bullets. Let's take a closer look...
> Importing isn't a problem here, as it's just a shooter. The question
is, after reading this generous review, will you even bother? |
| Graphics |
> Planet Joker's graphics are really nothing special.
The backgrounds are pretty basic and don't use a large amount of polygons,
nor do they have detailed textures by any stretch of the imagination.
You rarely ever see a large amount of enemies
on
screen, which causes you to become bored quickly. The main weapon
is rather cheesy as well... A big ol' blah!! |
| Control |
|
> Planet Joker's control feels rather sluggish, as the screen
never really moves quickly and neither does your mech/ship. At your
disposal are a main gun, smart bombs and rechargeable shield -- not too
exciting. At any rate, the shield is cool; too bad the game really
isn't. |
| Sound |
|
> Most of the music is barely a step above 16-bit. Ditto on the sound
effects. |
| Fun |
|
> You can play in Normal, Time Attack, Score Attack and Boss Attack modes.
There are 7 mech/ships to choose from, each with different capabilities
and weapons. As good as that may or may not sound, Planet Joker
never gives you a reason to keep playing beyond a short while. |
| Bottom
Line |
|
> A boring, slow and basic 3D shooter that has some decent features.
However, I'd only recommend Planet Joker to hard core shooter
fans with the understanding your expectations should be very low.
Some people have dubbed this the worst Saturn game... trust
me, I've seen worse. |
| Ratings |
| Overall:
6.0 | Graphics: 7.0 | Control: 7.0 | Sound: 6.0 | Fun: 4.0 |
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Shinobi ~
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