Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Sega of America
- Publishers: Sega of America
Arcade Hits Pack: Gunblade NY and L.A. Machineguns (2010)
Introduction
Arcade Hits Pack: Gunblade NY and L.A. Machineguns is a compilation of two classic Sega light-gun rail shooter arcade games, Gunblade NY: Special Air Assault Force and L.A. Machineguns: Rage of the Machines. Both titles were originally released in arcades in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and were known for their intense action, over-the-top visuals, and innovative use of light-gun technology.
The Arcade Hits Pack was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2010, and allows players to experience these two arcade classics in the comfort of their own homes. The games have been updated with HD graphics and sound, and feature a variety of new features and modes.
Gameplay
Both Gunblade NY and L.A. Machineguns are on-rails shooters, meaning that the player’s movement is restricted to a predetermined path. The player controls a gunship and must use their light gun to shoot down waves of enemies. The games feature a variety of different enemy types, including foot soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and even giant robots.
The player’s gunship is equipped with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun, a missile launcher, and a laser cannon. The player can also use special abilities, such as a shield to protect themselves from enemy fire, or a homing missile to lock on to and destroy multiple enemies at once.
Story
Gunblade NY
Gunblade NY is set in a futuristic New York City that has been overrun by android terrorists. The player takes control of a member of the Special Air Assault Force, a counter-terrorist unit tasked with neutralizing the terrorists and freeing the city.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. The player must fight their way through waves of enemy forces, rescue hostages, and destroy key enemy targets.
L.A. Machineguns
L.A. Machineguns is set in a near-future Los Angeles that has been attacked by a terrorist organization known as the Machineguns. The player takes control of a member of the Rage of the Machines, a counter-terrorist unit tasked with stopping the Machineguns and saving the city.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. The player must fight their way through waves of enemy forces, rescue hostages, and destroy key enemy targets.
Features
The Arcade Hits Pack includes a variety of new features and modes that were not available in the original arcade versions of the games. These features include:
- HD graphics and sound: The games have been updated with HD graphics and sound, which makes them look and sound better than ever before.
- New modes: The games feature a variety of new modes, including a score attack mode, a time attack mode, and a boss rush mode.
- Online multiplayer: The games feature online multiplayer for up to four players. Players can team up to take on the enemy forces, or compete against each other in a variety of different modes.
Conclusion
Arcade Hits Pack: Gunblade NY and L.A. Machineguns is a great collection of two classic light-gun rail shooter arcade games. The games have been updated with HD graphics and sound, and feature a variety of new features and modes. Whether you’re a fan of the original arcade games or you’re new to the genre, Arcade Hits Pack is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8/10
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