Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE
- Publishers: Firebird Software
Return to Genesis (1988)
Return to Genesis is a side-scrolling shooter similar to Defender, made by Firebird Software for Amiga and Atari ST systems. The game was released in 1988 and was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and music.
Gameplay
Return to Genesis is a side-scrolling shooter in which the player controls a spaceship that can move left, right, up, and down. The player’s ship can fire lasers in four directions: forward, backward, left, and right. The player must use their ship to destroy waves of enemy ships and other obstacles.
The game features a variety of different enemy ships, each with their own unique attack patterns. The player must also avoid obstacles such as asteroids, mines, and space debris.
Return to Genesis has a total of 16 levels, each with its own unique set of challenges. The levels become increasingly difficult as the player progresses through the game.
Graphics
Return to Genesis features colorful and detailed graphics. The game’s backgrounds are full of parallax scrolling, which gives the game a sense of depth. The enemy ships and other objects are also well-drawn and animated.
Sound
Return to Genesis has a catchy and upbeat soundtrack. The game’s sound effects are also well-done and add to the overall atmosphere of the game.
Reception
Return to Genesis was released to critical acclaim. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and music. Return to Genesis was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Return to Genesis is considered to be one of the best side-scrolling shooters of its era. The game has been praised for its challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music. Return to Genesis has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portable.
Overall
Return to Genesis is a classic side-scrolling shooter that is still fun to play today. The game’s challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy music make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
Screenshots
[Image of the game’s title screen]
[Image of the player’s ship flying through a level]
[Image of the player’s ship firing lasers at enemy ships]
Videos
[Video of the game’s first level]
[Video of the game’s final boss battle]
Links
Wikipedia article on Return to Genesis
MobyGames article on Return to Genesis
Lemon Amiga article on Return to Genesis
Review Score
7/10
