Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade, Platform
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Wii
- Developers: BlueSky Software
- Publishers: Sega, Tec Toy
Vectorman (1995) Review
Vectorman is a side-scrolling platformer game developed by Blue Sky Productions and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The game was released in North America in October 1995, and in Europe and Japan the following year. Vectorman was a critical and commercial success, and is considered one of the best games on the Sega Genesis.
The game is set in the year 2049, after Earth has been turned into a toxic waste dump. Humankind has fled into space, leaving behind an army of mechanized “Orbots” to clean up the mess. However, the Orbot leader, WarHead, has gone haywire and started a global revolt against the humans. The player controls Vectorman, the last Orbot loyal to his human masters, who must stop WarHead and save the planet.
Vectorman is a fast-paced, action-packed platformer. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. Vectorman must use his agility and combat skills to overcome obstacles, defeat enemies, and collect power-ups. The game also features several boss battles, which are challenging but fair.
One of the things that makes Vectorman so special is its graphics. The game was one of the first to use the Sega Genesis’s Mode 7 graphics mode, which allowed for smooth, rotating backgrounds. The game’s visuals are still impressive today, and they help to create a truly immersive experience.
Another thing that makes Vectorman stand out is its soundtrack. The game’s music is composed by Tommy Tallarico, and it is one of the best soundtracks on the Sega Genesis. The music is catchy, upbeat, and perfectly complements the game’s action-packed gameplay.
Vectorman is a challenging but rewarding game. The game’s levels are well-designed and offer a variety of challenges. The game’s combat is also well-executed, and it is satisfying to defeat enemies and progress through the game.
Overall, Vectorman is a classic Sega Genesis game that is still worth playing today. The game’s graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are all top-notch, and it is sure to provide hours of enjoyment for fans of platformer games.
Gameplay
Vectorman is a side-scrolling platformer game. The player controls Vectorman, who must run, jump, and shoot his way through a variety of levels. Vectorman can also transform into a variety of vehicles, including a car, a plane, and a submarine.
The game’s levels are varied and challenging. Vectorman must navigate through hazardous environments, defeat enemies, and collect power-ups. The game also features several boss battles, which are challenging but fair.
Graphics
Vectorman was one of the first games to use the Sega Genesis’s Mode 7 graphics mode. This allowed for smooth, rotating backgrounds, which gave the game a more immersive feel. The game’s graphics are still impressive today, and they help to create a truly unique visual experience.
Sound
Vectorman’s soundtrack is composed by Tommy Tallarico, and it is one of the best soundtracks on the Sega Genesis. The music is catchy, upbeat, and perfectly complements the game’s action-packed gameplay.
Overall
Vectorman is a classic Sega Genesis game that is still worth playing today. The game’s graphics, soundtrack, and gameplay are all top-notch, and it is sure to provide hours of enjoyment for fans of platformer games.
Score: 9/10
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8/10
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