The AGROCAST for February 2019 focuses on the SNES shmup, Axelay.
A 16-bit shootemup? Will wonders never cease? A common genre of the era, yet one that is represented by many great titles. Memorable shmups are those that stand out from the crowd by being either exceptional in their gameplay execution, or their flavour, or both. Where does Axelay fall?
Axelay is sometimes a point of contention among 16-bit enthusiasts as everyone has their favourite shmup. Was it an excellent game with many great ideas? Or was it a bog standard affair with a splashy paint job that’s skewed its memory in a more positive direction than it deserves? I’ve seen, and participated in arguments to this effect over the years heh.
So I’m joined by co-host Kris to delve into the Illis System and beat back the Armada of Annihilation in Axelay for your Super Nintendo Entertainment System!