Ishambard on Nostr: So, video games are weird. I think they are the only medium that can pivot wildly on ...

So, video games are weird. I think they are the only medium that can pivot wildly on setting/tone and can be met with a shrug (i say this with equal seriousness and sarcasm).

I say this because #Aleste / Power Strike 2 for #MasterSystem is set in the 1930s and has you fighting sky pirates! A long shot away from the pseudo futuristic setting of the original.

Power Strike 2 is hard, even on the normal difficulty, I hate to think how hard the two additional difficulties are! But what i will say is. It is quite a joy to play when it isn't murdering you.

The environments are incredibly beautiful when you get a chance to appreciate them. Powering up your weaponry is far less tedious than the first, with one button to fire all weapons, no ammo to worry about, and the second button to adjust your movement speed, which is probably more strategic than I gave it credit for.

I definitely encourage people to give this a look at!

#RetroGaming #ConsoleGaming #RetroAchievements