Xenon 2: Megablast

Genre:

Action

Year:

1990

Developer:

Bitmap Brothers, The

Publisher:

Image Works

Perspective:

Top-down

Theme:

Sci-Fi / Futuristic, Shooter

Releases:

Amiga (1989), Atari ST (1989), DOS (1990), Genesis (1990), SMS (1991), Game Boy (1992)

The first game from The Bitmap Brothers Xenon was really fun and good for relaxation. Continuation of successful games do not always turn out well, but I can say, the second part Xenon 2: Megablast, is way better than the first episode and it has become one of the best action games of 1990. Xenon 2 is a typical 2D space shooter, that were so popular on arcade machines and where you fly with little space rocket and try to shoot down everything that flies, and shoots around you. If you shoot down an enemy object, you can collect money from its wreck and you should take them. If you have collected enough money, you can buy additional equipment from stores, such as better weapons, more durable shields, but the trader can offer you some good advice. These advices can be really useful and you should buy them from a trader and follow them. Many of these space shooters are endless and their problem is their difficulty - it is very, very hard to reach the end. Xenon II is playabale and it is possible to reach the end more easily, but it will take some time to master it.