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Browning
ブロウニング
7 Feb 1992 |
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If
there is one thing that the PC Engine CD-ROM² has always excelled
at, it is presentation. Time and time again the format
succeeded in transforming a technically
handicapped game into a surprisingly immersive experience.
Browning is one of the best examples of this:
it has three super-slick introduction sequences, mechanical
designs by K. Fujita (Gundam), a top-quality soundtrack,
and some of the best sound effects the hardware has
ever produced.
The playability is okay too, if you enjoy this kind
of mech-based action. The 'X-BR Browning' is clunky
but responsive, and once you get to grips with the controls
the game plays well, in a Veigues (1988) and Assault
Suit Leynos (1990) kind of way.
The problem is that Browning is over in 20
minutes. It only has five levels - and five very short
levels at that. The last one is tricky though; and you'll find yourself hitting the 'Continue' button much more than you'd
expect.
Come on Telenet. If this had a little more work put
into it, it could have been something really special.
All it needs is a few more levels, weapons, menus, anything - because as it stands it's just not there. Close, but not quite.
It's still a great blast and a damn cool package -
whose envelope far surpasses its contents.
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Browning
ブロウニング
PC ENGINE SUPER CD-ROM² |
DETAILS
| Format |
PC
Engine |
| Released |
7
Feb 1992 |
| Publisher |
Telenet |
| Product
ID |
TJCD1020 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Impressive but criminally
under-worked mech action game
from Telenet.
It's still worth a look though,
it isn't too expensive.
CD case, PC Engine Super CD-ROM²
disc,
12p colour manual, spine
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'Browning',
'Riot' and 'Telenet' are registered trademarks of Telenet Japan
Co., Ltd.
'PC Engine' and 'NEC' are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation
Browning TM & © 1991 Telenet Japan All Rights Reserved
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