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If
there is one thing that the PC Engine's CD-Rom²
excelled
at, it was presentation. Time and time again, the format
succeeded in transforming a average and/or technically
handicapped game into a surprisingly enjoyable experience.
Browning is one of the best examples of this:
it has three super-slick introduction sequences, mechanical
designs by K. Fujita (Gundam), a top-quality soundtrack,
and some of the best sound effects the hardware has
ever produced.
The playability is okay too, if you enjoy this kind
of mech-based action. The 'X-BR Browning' is clunky
but responsive, and once you get to grips with the controls,
the game plays really well - in a Veigues
(1988) and Assault
Suit Leynos (1990) kind of way.
The problem is that Browning is over in 20
minutes. It only has five levels - and five very short
levels at that. The last one is tricky though; the strict
time limit will catch you out time and time again, and
make you hit the 'Continue' button much more than you'd
expect.
Goddamn Telenet. If this had a little more work put
into it, it could have been something really special.
All it needs is a few more levels, weapons, menus, heck
- anything... Because as it stands, it's just not quite
there. Close, but not quite.
It's still a great blast, and a damn cool package -
whose envelope far surpasses its contents. |
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Browning
ブロウニング
PC ENGINE SUPER CD-ROM² |
DETAILS
| Format |
PC
Engine |
| Released |
7
Feb 1992 |
| Publisher |
Telenet |
| Product
ID |
TJCD1020 |
| Size
(cm) |
14.2
x 12.4 x 1 |
| Weight
(kg) |
0.10 |
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Initially
impressive, but criminally
under-worked mech action game
from Telenet.
It is still worth a look though,
it isn't too expensive.
CD case, PC Engine Super CD-ROM²
disc,
12-page colour manual, spine
card. |
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'Browning',
'Riot' and 'Telenet' are registered trademarks of Telenet Japan
Co., Ltd.
'PC Engine' and 'NEC' are registered trademarks of NEC Corporation
Browning TM & © 1991 Telenet Japan All Rights Reserved
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