Astro Boy: Omega Factor

Astro Boy: Omega Factor (Japanese ASTRO BOY ·鉄腕 アトム-アトム ハート の 秘密- Astro Boy: Tetsuwan Atomu - Atomu Hato no Himitsu ) is a video game in the genre side-scrolling beat 'em up, which for the 2003 in Japan game Boy Advance was released in the following two years, followed by publications in the U.S. and in Europe. It is based on Astro Boy and next to the action -oriented gameplay has a complex history that makes use of many characters in the Astro Boy universe.

Game mechanics

Astro Boy is able to perform kicks and punches, as well as fire a laser beam. In addition, two special attacks are available, the use of which is limited via an energy bar, which bar can meet through of opponents are stuffed. Astro Boy has in addition also a fallback action that allows for a brief moment to fly in a straight line and to be invulnerable. All actions mentioned can be level up throughout the game, which makes for more damage on the enemy or greater range.

In addition to the normal side-scrolling beat ' em up levels the game also features Shoot'em Up Level, where Astro Boy flies, the kicks and punches are omitted here, the laser beam as well as the special attacks are, however, still available.

After one play through of the first linear game, the player gets the opportunity of a level select to visit previous sections again, this allows him to search for hidden characters that are needed to move to get into the story and see the very end of the game.

Reception

The reviews of: "Astro Boy: Omega Factor" were positive. So good for Game Boy Advance ratios graphic was praised, anyway the good utilization of Astro Boy license through a complex story that went far beyond the usual standards in the genre. The boss fights and the possibility was mentioned as honorable level up his character. On the negative side, the slow downs were performed which occur at some points in the game.

GameSpot called it one of the best action titles on the Game Boy Advance during 1up nante it one of the best 2D sidescroller in recent years. On Metacritic it is done with a test average of 85%.

Footnotes

• USK 6
• Game Boy Advance Game
• Computer game 2003