Syder Arcade HD

How do you like them apples?

by Matt Wales 8/2/2013

Space is great for games - mainly because nobody seems to mind if you blow it up too much. And, boy, does Syder Arcade HD like to blow space up.

It's inspired by the classic side-scrolling shooters of the 16-bit era, delivering a refreshingly pure take on the genre, with only a few minor tweaks to the dependable formula.

Once you've selected your ship, it's off into space for some serious blasting action. Enemies pour into the screen in mind-boggling numbers as you sail across the stars - and it's your job to fend off their attacks for long enough to reach the frenzied boss encounters at the end of each stage. ...

A focused, thoroughly enjoyable - if somewhat shallow - take on the classic side-scrolling shooter

RATINGS
Audio/visual: 8
Gameplay: 7
Value: 7
Innovation: 7
Overall: 7