Lost Capsule Reviews

The following is a couple of capsule reviews I did for a source that were killed before publication. They aren't very long, but, hey, it's better they finally see the light of day instead of being buried forever.

Title: SNK Arcade Collection Vol. 1
System: Playstation 2
Developer: SNK-Playmore
Publisher: SNK-Playmore

SNK’s first multi-IP collection hits the PS2 with a bang, offering up a number of titles from multiple genres that will keep any MVS diehard happy. The span and quality of the titles is more than worth the money and there is plenty for one or two players to enjoy. With 16 total games and a lot of challenges to tackle for unlockables, this collection without a doubt tops all of the company’s previous retro offerings and will provide hours of game play for less than $20. While there are a few odd choices in the lot and the genres lean heavily toward fighting, Vol. 1 leaves us looking forward to Vol. 2.

GemuBaka Final Review Score: 4 of 5

R-Type Command
System: Sony PSP
Developer: Irem
Publisher: Atlus

Switching up the genre of the classic shooter hasn’t put it down in the least, as Command offers up a great futuristic tactics game on the go. Progression is nicely handled as players have a ton of options with building ships, managing pilots and positioning fleets and even have the option to replay earlier levels with more powerful fleets to unlock items missed before. While the game’s presentation is great, the disc access on the PSP really kills the game flow if all of the cinematics are toggled. However, with one or two players, Command is sure to please strategy fans.

GemuBaka Final Review Score: 4 of 5