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by **GamerDad** » Tue Apr 18, 2006 11:01 pm

Michael Anderson's Rebelstar Tactical Command (GBA) article - http://www.gamerdad.com/detail.cfm?itemID=3144

by **SiW** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:50 am

It's a good thing that this game has excellent word of mouth and good reviews, because based on that cover art, it shouldn't sell a single copy. Ugh.

by **txa1265** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 12:43 pm

SiW wrote:based on that cover art, it shouldn't sell a single copy.

I actually thought the cover art was funky ... but then I laugh during Eraserhead ...

I've never bought a game based on cover art, though, so I can't relate to how that matters - plus I throw my boxes away after removing the 'meat'.

Mike

by **orangeelement** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:00 am

The cover art is a resounding success. My first impression upon seeing it was "X-com for the gameboy?"

My viseral reaction was an all pervasive feeling of "joyfully paying full price."

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by **SiW** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 10:43 am

orangeelement wrote:My first impression upon seeing it was "X-com for the gameboy?"

See, I figured that anyone with a GBA and a fondness for X-Com already knew what it was, I just don't think it's all that appealing to anyone else.

by **happycamper** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 9:54 pm

So, I gather the combat is very X-Com like... (anyone remember email X-Com or play Laser Squad Nemesis?)

How is the backstory? You mention you can upgrade your units... is the base & unit upgrading there like in the original X-Com...? If it was a shoddy job of the non-combat preparation stuff I might be less interested... the RPG aspect of X-Com adds a lot to the game for me... I have enough firefight games... (not on the GBA/DS though...)

by **txa1265** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:47 am

happycamper wrote:How is the backstory? You mention you can upgrade your units... is the base & unit upgrading there like in the original X-Com...?

I thought that the story was pretty good - simple but effective and told by quick scenes in between missions. You do care about the characters - not quite like Fire Emblem, but still ... The upgrades are unit-only skill enhancements - you can really specialize and see instant results in your combat effectiveness.

I thought the game was a blast - I bought it with pretty flat expectations for a decent price and was very pleased.

Mike

by **orangeelement** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:45 pm

SiW wrote:See, I figured that anyone with a GBA and a fondness for X-Com already knew what it was, I just don't think it's all that appealing to anyone else.

IMHO, that's why it's a good advertisement -- it targets the target audience. :wink:

-orangeelement-

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