Blazing Lazers

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Blazing Lazers

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I just played Blazing Lazers for the first time last night. At first it just seemed okay. The graphics seemed like NES with more colors and the first couple of stages are way too easy. But around stage 3 or 4 it really starts to pick up both graphically and in difficulty. I'm looking forward to putting more time into it.

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Good game, although it can feel a bit tediously long at times. I can't remember how many levels there are, but the last couple are pretty difficult compared to the first few. Still, once you get the hang of it, it's all too easy to 1cc. Definitely has that classic feel that you just don't see in many games anymore.
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Post by professor ganson »

I like the game, but I rarely have so much time for one play-through. If you have the time, it can be quite fun--- and nice looking. Last time I played it, though, it jammed about 30 minutes into the game. Kinda pissed me off.
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Post by zubiac »

A bit too easy but overall a great game and addition to PCengines awesome shmups collection.

and "NES graphics with more colors"?
I thought the grafx are pretty good but then again (*Looks at Recca and Crisis Force*) you are right..
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Blazing Lazers is one my favorite SHMUPS of all time.

It's pretty easy at first, but it picks real nicely toward the last 3 levels.

Plus the soundtrack is pretty killer
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I've always liked it. Its one of the best concole shmups in exsistance.
It will always be a classic favorite, and will always remain in my personal Top Ten.
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TWITCHDOCTOR wrote:I've always liked it. Its one of the best concole shmups in exsistance.
It will always be a classic favorite, and will always remain in my personal Top Ten.
I'd say more like my top 15 or top 20, but otherwise I agree w/ Twitch. One of the top HuCards for the system, & a great game. As mentioned before, yeah, it's a bit long, but I think the difficulty curve is just right, the gameplay is balanced between slow parts & fast-paced blast-a-thons, & it has an interesting array of weaponry. A must-own for any shmup fan who owns a TG-16 or PCE.
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Post by captain ahar »

its pretty decent. not technically part of the series, i know, but one of the soldier games is leagues better (problem is, i get confused between all three constantly).

a bit easy, and gets tedious, but there are always higher difficulties to add interest. :)
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One of my favorites, and one of Compile's greatest games. Spriggan is slightly better though, IMO.
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jpolz wrote:Blazing Lazers is one my favorite SHMUPS of all time.

It's pretty easy at first, but it picks real nicely toward the last 3 levels.

Plus the soundtrack is pretty killer
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