Gene Effect
Boldly going
by Damien McFerran 7/2/2013
Product: Gene Effect
Developer: Lightstorm 3D
Format: Android, iPhone, iPad
Genre: Action, Arcade
Players: 1
Version: Europe
Fans of arcade-style shooters such as R-Type, DoDonPachi Resurrection, and Shogun: Bullet Hell Shooter will tell you that futuristic spacecraft are faster than a Ford Escort with go-faster stripes, and move with the kind of grace that would put the Red Arrows to shame.
However, the reality is that moving a large hunk of metal through zero-gravity is a difficult affair, requiring precision and patience - two attributes which will stand you in very good stead with Gene Effect.
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Summary
Gene Effect is a challenging and often annoying experience, but it's worth sticking with and offers a gripping sci-fi storyline which is unique on the Google Play market
RATINGS
Audio/visual: 8
Gameplay: 7
Value: 7
Innovation: 8
Overall: 7
