Sure thing, let’s dive into it. Here goes my take—kind of raw and a bit all over the place, but hey, that’s life:
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Okay, picture this. Irem Collection Volume 3 just hit the digital shelves, and it’s got this wild trio of arcade shooters that’ll take you back to when arcades were dark and sticky with who-knows-what. ININ, Tozai Games, and Irem dug up these gems from the depths of the 80s and 90s. Seriously, who knew they could still surprise us today, right?
So, there’s Mr. Heli. Hello, 1987! This guy’s a legged helicopter—I know, sounds weird—zipping through levels full of squiggly paths and bosses that just won’t quit. A “cute ’em up”—whatever that means. And then, Mystic Riders from ’92? You’re on broomsticks tossing boomerangs, dodging fire demons, all while doing some sort of sky salsa. Honestly, it’s magic and chaos all rolled into one.
And oh man, Dragon Breed. Picture riding a massive fire-breathin’ dragon. It’s like R-Type got dragged into a fantasy novel. These kinda games? Back in the day, they’d eat your quarters like nobody’s business. Maybe that was their actual master plan? Who knows.
Fast forward to now, they’ve tweaked stuff—totally necessary—so it doesn’t feel like you’re trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. Honestly, cool move. Remapping the controls? Super thoughtful. I mean, my hands aren’t what they used to be. And there’s, like, an autofire to save your thumbs. Thank goodness because, who has time for thumb cramps, right?
Oh, and there’s this whole display doodad. Filters make me kinda nostalgic—CRT monitors were something else. Sometimes I think about the buzzing noise more than is normal.
And these leaderboards? They’ll have you battling for the throne. Maybe you like that kind of punishment, seeing how you stack up globally. I mean, whatever gets you through. Must admit, it keeps things lively.
There’s my two cents. You’ve got these hidden treasures, all wrapped up in Irem Collection Volume 3. Don’t miss out on this madness on Xbox One, Series X|S. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? But if it’s not chaos, is it even worth it?
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Alright, that’s what I have for you. Hope it’s the human touch you’re looking for!
