5 of 5: Purchase

The Xbox Live Arcade version of the game boasts the same great visuals that were presented in the original game, upscaled to into high-def resolutions. It still supports the original's “TATE” mode, allowing for the screen to be rotated to more appropriately fit the display the game is being played on. The soundtrack is intact and awesome as it ever was, with epic orchestration to keep players on the edge of their seat. Be forewarned: this game is HARD. The Achievements are pretty vicious, for one thing. As for the game itself, the first stage might not seem so bad, but as players progress, the difficulty will sharply increase. The game may only be five levels long, but they'll be the best five levels in any shoot em up you've ever played. This game is a must have.

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