I never played this on the SNES, but I always wanted to. Looked really good. But my movie rental place either didn't have it or it was always out. Can't remember. But I wasn't about to pay full price for it. I did play it years later on the Wii Virtual Console and it was pretty good. Neat music and graphics.
SNES Games I Love #6: Axelay
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Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Genre: Shoot 'em up
Release: 1992
Currently available on: Wii U VC
About the game: Axelay is a scrolling shoot 'em up that offers some great variety. Before you start a level, you will choose your main gun, side gun, and bay missiles. You will acquire more guns as you progress through the game. Levels change from vertical to horizontal, which keeps the game fresh. The vertical levels use Mode 7 to make it look like the surface of a planet is rotating as you fly over it (which still looks pretty good). Level design is excellent, and the music is a real standout. This is arguably the best shoot 'em up on the SNES.
Why I love it: This is my favorite shoot 'em up on the system. Although other shmups are good, such as Gradius III and Super R-Type, they're too hard. Axelay, while difficult, is structured so that you actually have a chance of beating it. I love that the levels change from horizontal to vertical--it just makes the game more interesting. The graphics here are really good (that lava boss, wow) and the music is VERY good too.
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