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Old 8th October 2008   #1
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Question Trying to pick a space shooter for VC
Hello, Retrogamer96 here. Right now, I'm really looking for a good classic shoot 'em up that's more suited towards casual/novice players. Right now, I'm torn between a few to buy. Here are some I'm thinking about...

*Gradius (NES) Note: Only played part 3, but I loved it!
*Blazing Lasers (TG16)
*Soldier Blade (TG16)

I'd like to know which one is the most intense, but still managable to complete. It would really help me consider which game to buy.

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I'd go for Axelay, as it's both excellent and rather easy. But if it's gotta be one from your list, I'd pick Soldier Blade.
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The most intense would be Gradius but the overall better game is Soldier Blade.
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Gate of thunder is amazing.

But get soldier blade if ur lookin for a little challenge
Blazing Lazers is quite easy but the last level is hard
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Hello, Retrogamer96 here. Right now, I'm really looking for a good classic shoot 'em up that's more suited towards casual/novice players. Right now, I'm torn between a few to buy. Here are some I'm thinking about...

*Gradius (NES) Note: Only played part 3, but I loved it!
*Blazing Lasers (TG16)
*Soldier Blade (TG16)

I'd like to know which one is the most intense, but still managable to complete. It would really help me consider which game to buy.
I wouldn't pick Gradius because you specifically said "managable to complete".
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*Gradius (NES) Note: Only played part 3, but I loved it!
*Blazing Lasers (TG16)
*Soldier Blade (TG16)
If you loved Gradius III get the first.
Soldier Blade is the best pick.

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I wouldn't pick Gradius because you specifically said "managable to complete".
Gradius is the easiest one *2 :P
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Gradius is the easiest one *2 :P
Maybe if you use the Konami Code.
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Maybe if you use the Konami Code.
Assumed without as im against cheating :P
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Well I think be both know that Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers are much easier than Gradius. I can actually get to the end of both of those games but not Gradius.
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Soldier Blade is the best of the three in my opinion. And I happen to have all three....have enjoyed Soldier Blade the most.
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I only have Soldier Blade but I love it, I haven't beaten it yet, it's fairly hard (atleast for a shmup newb such as myself)
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Well I think be both know that Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers are much easier than Gradius. I can actually get to the end of both of those games but not Gradius.
I dont know it.

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Gradius
Short stages.
Bosses dont seem mad that your in its vicinity.
Challange level: Easy/medium
7/10
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I dont know it.
Well maybe you should rate Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers then.
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Well maybe you should rate Soldier Blade and Blazing Lazers then.
Those is pure Medium

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