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RefleX

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RefleX is a Siter Skain game for PC which was developed for a LONG time,and then finally made it.

The main concept of RefleX is deflecting stuff with your shield.
However,the shield is tied to your main weapon,and is limited.
The shield is best used by tapping,expect in case of classic long lasers(see below).
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The last level, however is made a joke since you have unlimited shield,you can just hold the shield button all the time through it.
The game is also great because even with a shield,it's still hard enough to make you lose, but fun enough to keep you playing.
Not to mention the beginner friendly system of giving you an extra credit on your next play for every time you lose. :wink:
Overall GAMEPLAY:10/10

The story: (which I copy from wikipedia!)*MAJOR SPOILERS*

In the far future, the world government has taken a heavy stance towards militarism. Many of the citizens do not like this but are afraid to challenge the government, except for one group. The pilot is part of the resistance group known as "Valkyness", which challenges the world government's efforts. At first Valkyness was simply a minor nuisance, but that was until a scientist named Dr. Denys joined the group along with his research. He discovered a special type of "core" and by studying it he eventually created the "Shield Shot System" (S.S.S.) using said core to power the system.

The fighter that the system was used on was dubbed the "Phoenix Mk. 2", based off of the designs of the Phoenix Mk. 1 (seen in stage 6). With the S.S.S. infused Phoenix Mk. 2, the pilot is the last hope for Valkyness to defeat the corrupt government. The mission has been dubbed "Operation Reflex".

Upon entering the battlefield, the carrier containing the Phoenix Mk. 2 was destroyed by Virgo, one of the government's special attack craft. The Phoenix Mk. 2 and another Phoenix-like fighter was launched just as the carrier was destroyed and the fighters entered combat for the first time. The second fighter's whereabouts remained unknown. After a fierce battle with Virgo, the Phoenix emerged victorious and Virgo retreated.

The pilot followed the enemy forces, which were centering at the Moon. To get there, they invaded the main enemy base in Earth's Orbit and there engaged in battle with both Taurus and Scorpio, destroying them both.

Upon leaving Earth on the way to the Moon, the Phoenix faces off against "the Meteor Fleet". The upper hand is gained via a surprise attack on the fleet and they are defeated. However, it is discovered that the fleet was conducting battle with a much more serious threat than Vallkynes.

The Phoneix fights against the most advanced battleship of the world government called "Cancer". The battle continues in transit to the Moon where it changes into a more powerful attack form and continues the assault until a powerful blast destroys it from behind also taking out the government and Valkyness' lunar bases. It is then that the Phoenix realizes that the situation has become much more dire for the Earth is going to be attacked by a fleet of incredible power. After a day's thought and preparation, it is decided that the Phoenix will attempt to repel the invaders.

As the Phoenix warps back to Earth, it is now that all of the forces of Earth become united. The civil war has ended due to the much greater threat. They are called "Raiwat". The Raiwat were once humans who existed many centuries ago and ventured into space unknown. Some of these humans settled on a planet and over time evolved, turning into what appears to be a wolf/human form. These Raiwat invaders are conducting an assault on Earth but many do not understand why, save for their higher commanders. The reason seems to deal with something about "ZODIAC" but it is unknown. The Meteor fleet was created to deal with the Raiwat, led by the City-Buster "Enlopy".

As the Phoenix descends into Earth, all of Earth's remaining forces, both the world government's and Valkyness' alike fight to repel the Raiwat invasion. Here the Phoenix fights against the Inspector-Defender craft called "Scutum", whose purpose is to observe the progress of the Raiwat assault. After the battle is over, the human Virgo and the Phoenix descend into the ruins of the Alltynex core to fight their greatest threat yet.

Some words on the origins of the ZODIAC battleships. The 12 ZODIACs were created by the Raiwat as automated vessels, each having incredible power and all similar in design. Their most distinguishing features are the energy wings that appear out of the back to signal full power and also the near interpenetrate, energy reflecting shield. The 12 ZODIACs have the same naming scheme as the Earth versions, that is VIRGO, CANCER, TAURUS, SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS, etc. The ZODIACs, despite being of the same design are slightly different from one another in their method of thinking and ability.

For unknown reasons, the Raiwat lost control of the ZODIACs and they began a rampage that nearly destroyed the Raiwat. Somehow, they were able to deactivate the ZODIACs and seal them away forever. The Raiwat military decided to reactivate the ZODIACs and use them against Earth. They declared war on humanity because they feel betrayed by them, but it is not known why they feel this way.

The ZODIACs did not go unnoticed though. Dr. Denys discovered the ZODIACs and attempted to create weapons on Earth that were to destroy the Raiwat ZODIACs using his research on the ZODIAC Core. He dubbed these vessels with the with same naming scheme as the Raiwat: Virgo, Cancer, Taurus, Scorpio, Sagittarius, etc., all vessels that the Phoenix previously fought.

Upon entering the place where Alltynex once existed, the Phoenix fights against once of the ZODIACs, the same one that destroyed Cancer, called VIRGO. After fighting for a short time, VIRGO realizes how much of a threat the Phoenix can present and unleashes its full power, spreading its energy wings. VIRGO proceeds to escape the ruins, crashing into and destroying the human made Virgo in the process. During this continued fight, VIRGO fires all manner of powerful weaponry but the Phoenix's shield handles the load. Finally, the VIRGO decides that the Phoenix is too much of a threat and destroys the Phoenix Mk. 2 by firing everything it has against it. The attack manages to cripple the fighter and kill the pilot. However, something occurred that was unusual. The Phoenix Mk. 2 reactivated itself and gained a similar power to the ZODIACs. The special core that Dr. Denys installed in the Phoenix Mk. 2 was the 13th ZODIAC core, called "Ophiuchus". This 13th ZODIAC was created when the original 12 ZODIACs were destroying the Raiwat and was designed to destroy said battleships. Having been activated, the Phoenix began its new programming and proceeded to destroy VIRGO then go after the remaining 11 ZODIACs.

Some time had past after these events. The Phoenix Mk. 2/Ophiuchus continued to assault the remaining ZODIACs, destroying them one by one while all the ZODIACs counter-attacked. The resulting battles completely devastated humanity's civilizations and left humans almost existent. The remaining humans managed to create a massive fortress in Earth's orbit and created a special "automated avenging system" designed to attack all of the ZODIACs, including the Ophiuchus. These weapons are the Kamui fighters, designed using the research of the ZODIACs and the Phoenix Mk. 2.

In the final battle, the only remaining ZODIAC is LIBRA. Having detected the Phoenix, LIBRA attacked the Earth station in an attempt to draw out Ophiuchus and is successful. However, the AAS also activated and two Kamuis were dispatched to deal with both of the ZODIACs. Unfortunately for the Kamuis, they ended up being no match for the ZODIACs despite their power. In one final attack, LIBRA vaporized the Kamuis and in doing so crippled itself. The Phoenix easily took it out. Then, having completed its programming, it self-destructed in order to prevent the ZODIAC tragedy from repeating itself.

Phew,that was long,wasn't it.
Anyway,though it's hard to see the story by yourself,it's quite interesting.
So i give it a 6/10

The music rocks,period.
I find this one of the most musical games you can play,on par with thunder force, but with another style.
Although there is slight music spam with 2 boss musics.Examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2KcTDsJM-k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wbHL6sp ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdOuPPvy ... re=related(listen to this one to the end)
9.5/10

Graphics
They are pixelated,but still good looking, THE BEST KIND.
Although the colors seem a bit dull and well...basic.
If you are a pixel fan,you will like, if you like 3d or smooth graphics and all that, you will hate.
I personally like both,but its still the basic colors that bug me.
7/10


ALL TOGETHER,the game gets:
a whooping 8.125/10
In search of great justice, sailing on a sea of stars.
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