By Brad Russell
Atlantis is an old-school shoot-em-up that makes no apologies for its level
of difficulty, imprecise controls, and lack of innovation. Playing this game is
like taking a time machine back 40 years or so to when video game developers
were first figuring out how to make games and slapping some comic-book art over
it all - which I suppose looks great if you just like comic-book art in general,
or it could make you immediately regret buying this game. For some, this kind of
arcade-ish experience will be welcome because you either never played a game
like this or really enjoyed this kind of game back in the day.
You basically play Aquaman if Aquaman couldn't breathe underwater, and you
start with a harpoon gun that can be upgraded or swapped for bigger weapons such
as a shotgun and stun club. It's a side-scrolling game where you must free
mermaids, kill fish, grab money, and spend your money at shops. The levels
are a tad long if you take your time, with bosses at the end of each segment of
levels.
The game probably isn't nearly as hard as it could be, but there is no safety
net under you if you don't know what you're doing. If you're starved for
side-scrolling or are really desperate for breast physics, maybe this game is
perfect for you.
Final Rating: 75%
