Hey people. This is 9-Volt, reviewer of few games. I only review games I like, so expect positive stuff. I'm reviewing this game, Metro Cross, because 1) it's a Namco game 2) there are no reviews for it 3) it's unique, and 4) I seriously love this game. Also, I realized, this is the first review I've written all in one sitting - does that say anything?
Graphics: 8 These are some great graphics. Everything is recognizable, nothing is short of colors, and sprites are well-sized. They aren't the best, but I think they're really good for 1985.
Sound: 9 I LOVE THIS SOUND. Metro Cross takes music reminiscent of Mappy and sound effects that stand out all on their own and combines them into a luxurious package only deliverable by Namco. Sound effects fit with what they're assigned to - a jump is a little jumpy sound, the ready-set-go sound is a whistle, the credit noise is a happy little sound, the get-ready-for-a-stage fanfare is excited, the get-rolled-over noise is like WRAT, the get-blown-upward sound is a "whoosh" thing, the pick-up-a-thing noise is one that is nice and you won't get sick of it, the beat-a-level thing is a nice fanfare. It all fits.
Addictiveness: 10 I'm not exaggerating here, the only reason I'm playing a whole lotta other games is to see all the Pac-Man clones and all the Namco games. When I go on Vizzed I think: Metro Cross. Or Robotron: 2084. This game is addicting, inside- and outside-of-game. (Meaning, not only will I immediately nominate it as a choice when looking on Vizzed for a game to play, but I'll also start another game or two after a game over.)
Story: 4 There actually is no story, but given the guy's outfit and the backgrounds and obstacles one can easily be imagined.
Depth: 7 Various backgrounds and obstacles. Surprises at every turn. I haven't gotten far enough in the game to see all of it, but it's pretty big so far.
Difficulty: YMMV, but for me it's a 5.5 Like all games, the difficulty varies depending on how good you are at it. For me, it's pretty in the middle. I can get pretty far, but I'm not an expert. It'll most likely be easy or medium to most, though - the controls are just about perfect, and nothing is unclear.
Conclusion: 8.5 Metro Cross is just about one of my favorite games not just on Vizzed, but in all time. Sorry if this review seemed short, but there's not a whole lot to be said - Metro Cross is a good game by a good company. Why don't you give it a try if you haven't already? Hey people. This is 9-Volt, reviewer of few games. I only review games I like, so expect positive stuff. I'm reviewing this game, Metro Cross, because 1) it's a Namco game 2) there are no reviews for it 3) it's unique, and 4) I seriously love this game. Also, I realized, this is the first review I've written all in one sitting - does that say anything?
Graphics: 8 These are some great graphics. Everything is recognizable, nothing is short of colors, and sprites are well-sized. They aren't the best, but I think they're really good for 1985.
Sound: 9 I LOVE THIS SOUND. Metro Cross takes music reminiscent of Mappy and sound effects that stand out all on their own and combines them into a luxurious package only deliverable by Namco. Sound effects fit with what they're assigned to - a jump is a little jumpy sound, the ready-set-go sound is a whistle, the credit noise is a happy little sound, the get-ready-for-a-stage fanfare is excited, the get-rolled-over noise is like WRAT, the get-blown-upward sound is a "whoosh" thing, the pick-up-a-thing noise is one that is nice and you won't get sick of it, the beat-a-level thing is a nice fanfare. It all fits.
Addictiveness: 10 I'm not exaggerating here, the only reason I'm playing a whole lotta other games is to see all the Pac-Man clones and all the Namco games. When I go on Vizzed I think: Metro Cross. Or Robotron: 2084. This game is addicting, inside- and outside-of-game. (Meaning, not only will I immediately nominate it as a choice when looking on Vizzed for a game to play, but I'll also start another game or two after a game over.)
Story: 4 There actually is no story, but given the guy's outfit and the backgrounds and obstacles one can easily be imagined.
Depth: 7 Various backgrounds and obstacles. Surprises at every turn. I haven't gotten far enough in the game to see all of it, but it's pretty big so far.
Difficulty: YMMV, but for me it's a 5.5 Like all games, the difficulty varies depending on how good you are at it. For me, it's pretty in the middle. I can get pretty far, but I'm not an expert. It'll most likely be easy or medium to most, though - the controls are just about perfect, and nothing is unclear.
Conclusion: 8.5 Metro Cross is just about one of my favorite games not just on Vizzed, but in all time. Sorry if this review seemed short, but there's not a whole lot to be said - Metro Cross is a good game by a good company. Why don't you give it a try if you haven't already? |