Radiant Silvergun
Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Jul 23, 1998
Radiant Silvergun is a vertical scrolling shooter with several weapons and a color-based chain system.
abasm's Radiant Silvergun (Saturn) review
Do you see that "TREASURE" there? I see a seal of supreme quality assurance.
Somewhere, a physicist is crying.
And then, mere seconds later...bullets! Everywhere!
I was going to describe these, but someone already has. Thank you, Wikimedia Commons!
And with that, down the rabbit hole you go. The game, structured in traditional arcade fashion, has no tutorial stage, and simply coaxes you in with a carefully crafted difficulty curve. The game begins innocently enough, easily, even, and slowly, almost imperceptibly, becomes more difficult, all in one smooth, seamless sequence. Before you know it, you're frantically firing your guns and dodging bullets from all sides in an orchestra of controlled chaos.
I don't have any screenshots with the aforementioned "bullet hell," unfortunately.
And then you die. You WILL die. Radiant Silvergun is not a game one completes in their first sitting, nor a game one should EXPECT to complete in their first sitting. But each death is a lesson. You die by your own hand, your demise is always the product of your own folly. Never are your circumstances unfair; never does the game "cheat". Each time you die, you pick yourself back up, and enter the fray again.
I always try to remain attitude for gains in frantic situations.
Radiant Silvergun is a shining (radiant?) example of how to make a difficult game both fun and accessible, while leaving room for development and growth on the player's behalf. The game encourages diversification, but does not immediately punish a simpler approach. Novices and experts alike can jump into the game and have fun, and each can find something to improve in themselves.
And to think some believe that video games are not an art-form.
Other reviews for Radiant Silvergun (Saturn)
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A Timeless Masterpiece of Shoot 'Em Up Excellence 0
In classic shoot 'em ups, Radiant Silvergun stands tall as a beacon of excellence, a magnum opus that has left an indelible mark on the genre. Released for the Sega Saturn in 1998, this treasure from the acclaimed developer Treasure is not merely a game but a symphony of bullets. This meticulously crafted masterpiece has stood the test of time, captivating gamers across generations.From the moment the title screen graces the screen, Radiant Silvergun oozes visual splendour that belies its age. T...
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