The weapons and the detail in the enemies work well with the backgrounds, which look great, too. Philosoma has more than its fair share of visual effects. The changes in viewpoint add a subtle challenge, and it keeps things fresh. It's also the only level where you can hit walls.īe warned. For all of you Zaxxon buffs out there, there is a view that re-creates its intensity. (See, that tail gun would come in handy.) These are sort of like Microcosm, but in a good way. You will also see forward and rear views. Cool effects like that help this title stand out.

Enemies appear in the distance and fly into the foreground and so forth. While practically all other shooters utilize these perspectives, the visuals of these are just so cool. (No fools, Axelay only had two views.) You have your typical horizontal and vertical views. No other shooter has this many points of view. This CD has five, count 'em five, different perspectives. To top off everything, use a super-bomb to clear the screen of targets.

Some go straight forward and others home-in on the enemies. Aside from these carnage-causing weapons, you'll also pick up icons that give you missiles. It's a simple shot that fires behind you. This can be your most important gun at times. It's perfect for doing a lot of damage to a specific point (like Boss' weak spots). A-Break is a beam that can be charged up to do more damage. It's a blue beam that blankets the screen with lethal effects when powered-up. If you're getting swarmed, it's not too shabby. The basic weapon is the Vulcan-a standard spread gun that fills the air with lead. Philosoma gives you a selection of five weapons that can each be powered-up three times. They even get more intense as the game progresses. The cinemas are perfectly smooth, and they are great to watch over and over. Surprisingly, this first-generation game surpasses the competition in every way.įirst, the computer-rendered graphics are a sight to see. Philosoma joins Raiden as one of the first shooters for the PlayStation. If it's high-intensity action you want, Philosoma will whet your appetite for adrenaline. Back in the heyday of the Genesis, they were probably the most common type of game. You've probably noticed that there haven't been that many shooters recently.

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