Assault Suit Leynos

Assault Suit Leynos, simply put, is an updated version of a 1990 game. I do believe that it is worth the cost to upgrade for fans of the original game and also for fans of 2D shoot 'em ups in general. However, the game simply will not appeal to the vast majority of gamers in 2016.

70%Game Brain Score

music, graphics

story, stability

68% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

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Assault Suit Leynos is a single player action game. It was developed by Dracue Software and was released on August 30, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Assault Suit Leynos" is a high-definition remake of the classic Mega Drive game, where you pilot an Assault Suit to fight against an unknown enemy threatening humanity. Experience eight stages of side-scrolling action and equip your suit with a variety of weapons to save Earth. The game combines old-school design with updated visuals and sound for a modern experience.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews

music7 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is a faithful remake of the classic Sega Genesis title, 'Target Earth', with updated graphics and sound that enhance the nostalgic experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of weapons and loadout options, allowing for strategic customization before missions.
The inclusion of both Arcade Mode and Classic Mode provides players with different experiences, catering to both newcomers and fans of the original game.

The controls are poorly designed and not customizable, making the game frustrating to play, especially for those using a keyboard and mouse.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs that can lead to save data loss and graphical glitches during gameplay.
Many players find the game to be too short for its price, with a lack of replay value and a steep difficulty curve that can be off-putting.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
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The story of the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting its solid narrative that remains faithful to the original Sega Genesis title, featuring adult themes and a serious tone reminiscent of classic mecha anime like Gundam. However, some players found the pacing uneven, particularly criticizing the length of the final mission and the overall simplicity of the plot. The inclusion of voice acting and expanded scenarios in the remake adds depth, but some players felt that the gameplay overshadowed the story itself.
- “The storyline is rock solid; from what I've read, it's not been censored or altered from the original in any way, so all the story is there. If you want a game that's very much like MS Gundam (as in the original series, with Amuro Ray, etc.) with a largely hard tech feel and a serious story that's more adult about war than you might expect, you really can't go far wrong with this.”
- “The music was awesome, and the story was on par with any old school mecha anime (Macross, Gundam, Votoms, etc.). This remake captures all the story with new twists and difficulties.”
- “The gameplay is very fluid (with very responsive controls), the music is very good (also includes the original OST of the game from Mega Drive), the story is intriguing (with the voice actors making you feel like you are in a sunrise anime), and there are a lot of things to unlock after you beat the game (including a classic mode, weapons, gameplay elements, manuals, and images, etc.) and awesome mechs.”
- “The only problem I have is the final mission well beyond overstays its welcome with how long it is.”
- “You will complete the story in 2-3 hours.”
- “If you want to experience the story just see a playthrough on YouTube as I should have.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic remastering of the original Genesis soundtrack while also noting a limited variety of tracks. Players appreciate the inclusion of a "classic mode" that features the original music and sound effects, enhancing the nostalgic experience. Overall, the updated compositions are well-received, but some players wished for a broader selection of musical themes throughout the game.
- “The music is good, the original Genesis soundtrack is here and the remake did a good job at bringing the compositions to the modern age, but like the original, this game just doesn't have a lot of different tracks and some stages share the same musical themes.”
- “The original game's beloved soundtrack is completely redone with rocking music, sound effects have that retro sound and vibe to them; it's just a fantastic game to look and listen to.”
- “The music was redone and it's awesome and nostalgic.”
- “The story is ok-ish, the music is I-don't-even-remember-it and the graphics are just dated.”
- “On one hand I'm glad they stayed this faithful but on another hand I would have appreciated more music.”
- “Not only do you get a newly remastered 'arcade mode' with voice acted dialogue, expanded missions, and brand-new bosses, but the game also includes a 'classic mode' that keeps things remarkably faithful to the original version of the game (even going so far as to change the music and firing sound effects to the original Mega Drive versions).”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the HD visuals and detailed 2D art that modernizes the original Sega title, while others criticize them as cheap-looking and dated. Players noted issues such as low resolution in full-screen mode and graphical errors in specific stages, but many appreciated the fluidity of in-game graphics and the addition of voice acting. Overall, while the graphics enhance the experience, they do not fully compensate for the game's lack of modern control schemes and other updates.
- “The game looks great with HD visuals, and plays good (for the most part).”
- “The remake brings the original Sega game into the modern age with some gorgeous 2D graphics that are extremely detailed and pleasing to look at.”
- “A faithful recreation of Target Earth with some nifty changes, amazing graphics and familiar gameplay.”
- “The graphics and sounds are better than the Sega Genesis (but cheap looking); there is a level select, a few bonus content type things, and voice acting, but that's about it.”
- “The story is ok-ish, the music is I-don't-even-remember-it, and the graphics are just dated.”
- “Water splash graphics: in stages 4 and 5, there are graphical errors that show up when jumping in the water; they appear as green boxes.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the fluid controls, engaging mechanics, and unlockable content, while others criticize heavy controls, lack of guidance, and frustrating design choices that disrupt the flow of play. The game features solid graphics and a nostalgic feel, but issues like random save deletions and poorly implemented miniboss encounters detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the improvements over the original and the fun, old-school gameplay elements.
- “Though the game is relatively short, it is solid in all aspects of gameplay. I would love to see this title expanded on.”
- “Great graphics, play mechanics, and fun levels.”
- “The gameplay is very fluid, with very responsive controls. The music is very good, and the story is intriguing, making you feel like you are in a sunrise anime. There are a lot of things to unlock after you beat the game, including a classic mode, weapons, gameplay elements, manuals, and images, as well as awesome mechs.”
- “The gameplay experience is really bad; heavy controls, the game doesn't tell you what to do to get more weapons and be strong, and after all, it randomly deletes save data even if you close the game normally.”
- “While some of the mechanics are there, it definitely is not it.”
- “I kind of wish they would have modernized the mechanics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including buggy menus and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report that the game struggles with full-screen mode and requires updates to improve functionality, making it feel unworthy of its price point.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and needs a serious update; 4-player mode is also required.”
- “Menus are extremely buggy, especially in full screen, and they behave oddly until you switch to controller mode.”
- “This game is not worth $20, or even $10, given how buggy and broken it is.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited due to its short length and lack of meaningful modes like score/time attack. While there are unlockable weapons for practice mode that may appeal to completionists, the absence of similar features in classic and arcade modes detracts from the overall replay value.
- “Missed opportunity, much shorter than the classic and zero replay value.”
- “You can unlock weapons for practice mode but not for classic and arcade, which is a huge shame because that would have added a ton of replay value.”
- “It's a fairly short game, but there are plenty of unlocks to crack open for those completionists out there, so it makes for decent replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game runs smoothly, players feel it requires significant optimization due to its large file size of 4.82 GB. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements in optimization are necessary for a better experience.
- “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience despite its large size of 4.82 GB.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is, allowing for high performance even on lower-end systems.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can enjoy the game without any lag or performance issues.”
- “I love this game, but it needs optimization badly.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game feels unpolished and laggy.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that ruin the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is described as unsettling and intense, particularly highlighted by a mission where a pilot tragically burns up during atmospheric entry, contributing to a sense of urgency and danger.