I usually stick to OTS based games, but any sidescroller that reminds me of Super Metriod and Symphony of the Night is welcome! Plenty of weapons, equipment, items to synthesis along with the game mode unlockables keeps the game fresh.
I played this gem back in '04 on the Xbox, and every decade the room calls to me. SH4 is not without its flaws, but I think the pros outweight the cons. Cons: -Lack of a tank control system (2D vs 3D controls) -Repeat return to worlds -Muted colours -Only 1 hard puzzle -Only 2 guns -Blank slate of a main protagonist -Escort missions Nitpicks: -Limited inventory -No flashlight due to bright levels -Victim presense AOE damage Pros: -Terrifying enemies (The Victims, Twins, ect...) -Difficult combat -Several melee weapons -Good graphics for 6th gen -Dynamic shadows -Decent SFX design -Interesting story -Good soundtrack -Decent antagonist -Multiple endings -Decent character designs -Decent animations -Eerie atmosphere -New game plus+ -Unlockables Some may be wondering why I'd want tank controls. It is because tank controls work best with this game's fixed camera system. When we move, another camera will take over the scene which makes us lose control of the character. All and all this game is worth playing!
