Alien Storm - Sega-16 Forums

**Melf** · 01-18-2006, 09:50 PM

Hot on the heels of the classic Golden Axe series, Sega unleashed Alien Storm upon the arcade scene. It was a game that attempted to add to an already solid formula, and overall made a decent attempt. The Genesis version remains a fan favorite to this day, and hopefully Sega will soon rise from its stupor and give us a proper sequel. Until then, you'll have to get by with our review of the cartridge version.

David J. · 01-18-2006, 10:03 PM

I don't know why the Genesis version is so much different than the arcade. Good game tho.

daminmancejin2 · 01-19-2006, 12:09 AM

i seen the jap ver for this game in the gamestore i go too.

Richied · 01-19-2006, 02:25 PM

I got the UK version on MEGA GAMES 3

Great game. I definitly would be interested if SEGA ever plans a sequel

Kikoskia · 01-19-2006, 02:27 PM

Yey, my review is up!

Yeah, it is a very nice game. However, knowing Sega these days, they would never make a sequel out of something that would actually sell.

Heck, I can see them making Dark Castle II before they revive a GOOD franchise they had on the megadrive.

Oh, and welcome to the boards Richied.

Chris Marsh · 01-19-2006, 07:18 PM

This game sounds pretty cool. I might put this on my wanted list.

**Joe Redifer** · 01-19-2006, 07:39 PM

My girlfriend just picked this one up for me. I haven't played it in a loooong time!

Flash1087 · 01-21-2006, 02:31 AM

As a kid, I always wanted to play Alien Storm. I had one of those "HOW TO WIN AT GENESIS GAMES!" books that covered it, and it always looked really fun.

I, to this day, still haven't played it. :P

Genesis Knight · 01-21-2006, 12:05 PM

Would that book happen to be "The Secrets of the Games" one? I've got that, too. :P

Flash1087 · 01-22-2006, 12:55 AM

That title sounds familiar...did it have a bunch of black-and-white photos?

Genesis Knight · 01-26-2006, 11:16 AM

Yes.

Flash1087 · 01-26-2006, 11:21 PM

Yep, must be the same book. Crazy!

MarbleMagic · 04-02-2010, 09:16 PM

I have the Sega Mega Drive Six Pack which contains this game. It's an ok game. It's fun for a while but nothing great. The worst thing about this game in my opinion is how it looks. The alien designs are just ridiculous.

Have to play it in multiplayer yet, although I don't think I ever will. I'd rather play Hyperstone Heist.

Mr Smith · 04-03-2010, 05:31 AM

Alien Storm was much better than Golden Axe. The sci-fi edge was awesome, the levels were varied and the enemies were cool. Golden Axe only had the claim to its arcade classicism, however, it has aged terribly. Alien Storm 1 v 0 Golden Axe.

MarbleMagic · 04-03-2010, 07:50 AM

I like those shooting stages in Alien Storm. But compared to Golden Axe...

- The music in Golden Axe is MUCH better.

- In Alien Storm you have guys running around with HUGE guns that have a range of only an arm's length. That's frustrating, I want to blast through the levels.

- Golden Axe has dragons you can ride - and little gnomes to kick around

Which makes up for the shooting stages Alien Storm has.

- In Alien Storm all you do is walk in straight lines from left to right on empty roads that never change at all. The stages in Golden Axe are not just straight paths, but go up and down, with actual obstacles.

- Golden Axe has a wider variety of enemies. Although they basically are all the same, at least they look different. In Alien Storm they just come in different colors.

So in my opinion Golden Axe is the superior game.

01-18-2006, 09:50 PM	#1
Melf Blast processor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cabo Rojo, PR Posts: 6,124 Rep Power: 34	Alien Storm Hot on the heels of the classic Golden Axe series, Sega unleashed Alien Storm upon the arcade scene. It was a game that attempted to add to an already solid formula, and overall made a decent attempt. The Genesis version remains a fan favorite to this day, and hopefully Sega will soon rise from its stupor and give us a proper sequel. Until then, you'll have to get by with our review of the cartridge version. __________________ Buy my stuff! \| Games I Need \| My Blog Last edited by Melf; 04-02-2010 at 09:31 PM. Reason: Broken link

01-18-2006, 10:03 PM	#2
David J. Doug's 2nd Movie Mega Bomber Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 4,826 Rep Power: 26	I don't know why the Genesis version is so much different than the arcade. Good game tho. __________________ The smell of scorched oil hangs in the air as a premonition of danger, while the engine gloriously shouts its war cry...

01-19-2006, 12:09 AM	#3
daminmancejin2 WCPO Agent Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new jersey newark Age: 27 Posts: 355 Rep Power: 7	i seen the jap ver for this game in the gamestore i go too. __________________ I love Shadow Dancer!"

01-19-2006, 02:27 PM	#5
Kikoskia Ceramic Arms ESWAT Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Doncaster, England Age: 24 Posts: 717 Rep Power: 7	Yey, my review is up! Yeah, it is a very nice game. However, knowing Sega these days, they would never make a sequel out of something that would actually sell. Heck, I can see them making Dark Castle II before they revive a GOOD franchise they had on the megadrive. Oh, and welcome to the boards Richied. __________________ Megadrive games: 254 Kikoskia's Let's Plays on YouTube

01-21-2006, 02:31 AM	#8
Flash1087 Devil In A Midnight Mass Kiwi Savior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 923 Rep Power: 0	As a kid, I always wanted to play Alien Storm. I had one of those "HOW TO WIN AT GENESIS GAMES!" books that covered it, and it always looked really fun. I, to this day, still haven't played it. :P __________________

01-19-2006, 02:25 PM	#4
Richied Nameless One Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I got the UK version on MEGA GAMES 3 Great game. I definitly would be interested if SEGA ever plans a sequel

01-19-2006, 07:18 PM	#6
Chris Marsh Alien Buster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 21 Posts: 182 Rep Power: 0	This game sounds pretty cool. I might put this on my wanted list.

01-19-2006, 07:39 PM	#7
Joe Redifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denver, CO - USA Posts: 9,881 Rep Power: 51	My girlfriend just picked this one up for me. I haven't played it in a loooong time!

01-21-2006, 12:05 PM	#9
Genesis Knight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,640 Rep Power: 25	Would that book happen to be "The Secrets of the Games" one? I've got that, too. :P

01-22-2006, 12:55 AM	#10
Flash1087 Devil In A Midnight Mass Kiwi Savior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 923 Rep Power: 0	That title sounds familiar...did it have a bunch of black-and-white photos? __________________

01-26-2006, 11:16 AM	#11
Genesis Knight Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,640 Rep Power: 25	Yes.

01-26-2006, 11:21 PM	#12
Flash1087 Devil In A Midnight Mass Kiwi Savior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 22 Posts: 923 Rep Power: 0	Yep, must be the same book. Crazy! __________________

04-02-2010, 09:16 PM	#13
MarbleMagic Alien Buster Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 122 Rep Power: 1	I have the Sega Mega Drive Six Pack which contains this game. It's an ok game. It's fun for a while but nothing great. The worst thing about this game in my opinion is how it looks. The alien designs are just ridiculous. Have to play it in multiplayer yet, although I don't think I ever will. I'd rather play Hyperstone Heist.

04-03-2010, 07:50 AM	#15
MarbleMagic Alien Buster Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 122 Rep Power: 1	I like those shooting stages in Alien Storm. But compared to Golden Axe... - The music in Golden Axe is MUCH better. - In Alien Storm you have guys running around with HUGE guns that have a range of only an arm's length. That's frustrating, I want to blast through the levels. - Golden Axe has dragons you can ride - and little gnomes to kick around Which makes up for the shooting stages Alien Storm has. - In Alien Storm all you do is walk in straight lines from left to right on empty roads that never change at all. The stages in Golden Axe are not just straight paths, but go up and down, with actual obstacles. - Golden Axe has a wider variety of enemies. Although they basically are all the same, at least they look different. In Alien Storm they just come in different colors. So in my opinion Golden Axe is the superior game.

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