May 26 '08
Pros: easy to learn; fun to play; good re-play value; nice visuals.
Cons: Not quite as challenging as it should be; controls are a little stiff.
Summary: Vertical scrolling shooters were a very popular genre during the first few generations of video games, but where did they originate? Many say it was “River Raid” for the Atari 2600. It certainly was novel for the platform and a fun action ... read more