Developed by firebase
Released for XBLIG (12/2011)
Also on PC
Orbitron: Revolution is a horizontal shmup where you can roam left or right, playing similar to the arcade classic Defender. The graphics are 3D rendered and look incredible by XBLIG standards. In the primary game mode called guardian, you'll be going around a circular structure, trying to defend it from attacking ships. You have a little radar at the bottom that will indicate where the nearest attackers are. Once you locate the attackers there will be a driller that must be destroyed before it damages the structure. These drillers will always have some ships around guarding them. Once you've taken out the drillers the game will spawn additional attackers visible on your radar. This is pretty much the meat of Orbitron, but unfortunately the game only has this one stage. Replay value comes in the form of trying to beat your high scores plus there are two additional game modes. Countdown mode has you just trying to survive for three minutes facing off against attacking ships. If you're able to complete that mode you'll unlock extra mode, which is guardian mode with only one ship. Orbitron: Revolution is a simple shooter that's fun to play in short bursts and I find it fun to come back to every now and then to try to beat my high score. It's also worth noting that if you purchase both this and ArcadeCraft, you can unlock an Orbitron machine to put in your arcade in that game. Definitely an awesome idea from the developer and both games are worth looking at in my opinion.
Final Verdict: Orbitron: Revolution is a nice Defender-style horizontal shmup. Shooter fans should give this one a look, especially those into the Williams classic.
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