Red Alarm
Game by: Nintendo
Reviewed by: Robb
Rob__dale@hotmail.com (2 underscores)
Size: 16 megabits (2 megabytes)
Save: none
Released: 1995
Works with: Virtual Boy only
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Opening Snide Remarks: Unfortunately, the Virtual Boy wasn't a huge hit back 
in '95. But just because it failed doesn't mean it can't have some good
games.

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Gameplay Descripion: Red Alarm is a third person flying shooter(third person 
is the default, there are other choices). The whole game is very similar to 
the starfox games. You fly an aircraft through a (surprisingly)large 3d
world, shooting enemy aircraft and dangerous creatures. At the end of each 
level, you are transferred into a large room with the boss in it. Bosses are 
excellent and provide the perfect amount of challenge for any gamer.


Liked: Everything
Hated: Nothing

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Graphics Description: Red Alarm has one major downfall: everything is made 
entirely out of sticks. Nothing is shaded or textured. This problem doesn't 
affect gameplay, but it does make the game a lot less pleasing to the eye. 
For a game made of sticks, the sticks are used pretty well. Enemies are
quite well designed and look really good(for a bunch of sticks).

Liked: Good enemy design, use of sticks
Hated: sticks

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Sound/Music Description: I'm not usually a big fan of video game music and 
sound effects, but I really enjoyed the audio on Red Alarm. The music is 
very fitting and seems perfect for the game. Sound effects aren't much, but 
they aren't bad(which is good).

Liked: Everything
Hated: Nothing
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Play Control/Game Design: No problems here. Buttons are easy to use and
respond well. Levels have great design and are fun and exciting.

Liked: Everything
Hated: Nothing
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Improve: Add texture and shading

RIYL: Starfox, Starfox 64
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Final Words: Red Alarm is a great game, but could have used a little 
shading. If you've got a Virtual Boy, go to a garage sale with a couple of 
dimes and get it.

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: ***
Sound/Music: *****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: ****
Total: 22

Final Score: 88%

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Currently Known Codes: none