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Ordyne

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PlatformPC EngineYear1989
PublisherNamcoDeveloperNamco
RegionJPLanguageJapanese
TagsAction, Shoot'em up, Cute'em up, Two Player, Simultaneous Multiplayer, Arcade Conversion, Pac-man
PlatformPC Engine
Year1989
PublisherNamco
DeveloperNamco
RegionJP
LanguageJapanese
TagsAction, Shoot'em up, Cute'em up, Two Player, Simultaneous Multiplayer, Arcade Conversion, Pac-man

Take control of Dr Tomari as you fly through seven rounds with bosses at the end of each. You have a standard shot as well as an arching bomb shot and destroying enemy groups will leave behind crystals that can be collected. Crystals can be spent at shops for better weapons or at gambling pods for more lives or special weapons.
 
GoodBad
  • Cute graphics
  • Can purchase different power ups
  • Big weapon upgrades
  • Respawn at place you die
  • Pac-man makes an appearance
  • Need a controller with auto fire
  • Odd crystal collection movement pattern
  • Power ups are temporary even if you don't die
  • Need to scroll screen to see full play field
  • Enemy patterns are very difficult
Good
  • Cute graphics
  • Can purchase different power ups
  • Big weapon upgrades
  • Respawn at place you die
  • Pac-man makes an appearance
 
Bad
  • Need a controller with auto fire
  • Odd crystal collection movement pattern
  • Power ups are temporary even if you don't die
  • Need to scroll screen to see full play field
  • Enemy patterns are very difficult
 
6It's a decent cute'em up with some interesting ideas but it is mostly forgettable. The weapons are visually appealing although they can only be used for a short time.

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