chibi AKUMAS – episode 2
platform: amstrad cpc price: free
Developer: Keith Sear Download: Kikstart.eu/chibi-2-cpc The sleepy hamlet of Nicoyama is under threat, with the despicable Chibiko massacring the innocent while trying to resurrect her equally cruel brother. The call has been sent out for two great warriors who tackle evil wherever it may be, but they weren’t available so the less impressive Hero Twins have stepped in. Considering their track record, things may have just gone from bad to worse.
We enjoyed the original back in issue 165 and this sequel improves on pretty much everything; graphics have been refreshed, the mature humour is even more apparent – player and enemy characters trash talk and swear at each other during play – and there’s still a barrage of bullets to worry about. The generous-sounding 60 continues dished out by the default mode can be quickly burnt through by novice players, but shoot-’em-up aficionados should get their eye in quickly.