![]() Just running and slashing will not get you by easily. If you sprint while attacking, Moonrider does extra damage to enemies, but it can leave you open if you’re not ready for what’s approaching. This is where the Ninja Gaiden-style jumping and attacking come in. There aren’t any shooting weapons aside from a few special power moves that use up your MP. However, there are enough mods to play around a bit with different play styles. I found myself usually sticking with the dashing power along with the armor mod and the MP regen mod. That can be used to assign a power that was acquired by a defeated boss, again à la Mega Man. Moonrider has a sword for slashing attacks and one special weapon button. MP Regen: Restores a small amount of MP every few seconds For example:īloodlust: Killing enemies will restore HPĪrmor: Moonrider takes less damage, but the maximum stage rank is B. There are secret power-ups in each level that can modify your character with special abilities. Some are more difficult than others, making the difficulty curve fluctuate dramatically between levels. ![]() Although generic, they are fun to go through with different enemies to deal with. There’s the usual common lava level, high flying platform level, water level, and even a bike riding section in one level. Level designs are creative and can be difficult, especially for speed runners. Each level is also a theme more focused on the bosses’ powers à la Mega Man. Lethal WeaponsĪny boss can be selected in any order to defeat. You only lose out on precious sword-swiping time, especially for those speed runners. You’re not missing a thing with the story. I just button-mashed the A button to continue on with the action after I realized how generic the story beats were. Unfortunately for them, you decide to seek vengeance instead and destroy the other corrupt soldiers and their respective facilities. You’re a super soldier created by a government to take over the country. I honestly paid no mind to the dialogue once the premise was set. Copy and PasteĮvery action platformer in the 90s is going to have the most generic and cliché story ever told. The developers JoyMasher have a true love for retro games while still adding a bit of fast-paced action that was more difficult to pull off back in the day. Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is an amalgamation of every perfect 90’s side-scrolling action platform game. Although new consoles offer immersive storytelling and gameplay with the latest realistic graphics, many still ache for a simple and sentimental art style, gameplay, and music. ![]() We’ve come a long way when it comes to technology.
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