Einhander

Einhander screams onto the PlayStation to fill the void in the side-scrolling shooter genre.

The PlayStation's been without a decent side-scrolling shooter since the system launched. Einh?nder, however, shatters the genre's losing streak as it screams onto the scene with an excellent blend of arresting graphics and diverse, thumb-busting action.

Einh?nder is twitch action at its best: You pilot a spaceship through several levels, collect weapons, and face off against huge bosses. Although the gameplay scheme is old school (shoot enemies, avoid incoming fire, repeat), the explosive polygonal graphics, along with the variety of awesome weaponry and ships, kick Einh?nder into hyperdrive.

Diversity is one of the game's biggest assets. You can choose from three ships, each with varying techniques and weapon usage. You can also retrieve weapons from enemies you destroy and accumulate some awesome firepower. And you're going to need it, too, because the stages are filled with wave after wave of enemies.

If there are any faults in the game, it's that it's too short and lacks a two-player option. Einh?nder may not be the deepest offering for the PlayStation, but for edge-of-your-seat blasting, it's a hell of a ride.

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