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Border Down

9.6 based on 4 reviews Read critic reviews How did we calculate this? based on 13 votes Read user comments Rate this game

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[Available in Japan Only] A side scrolling shooter for Sega's Dreamcast. Based on the NAOMI board, this conversion will be another must for all Dreamcast fans. Next to the original mode from the arcade, the Dreamcast conversion also includes a Remix as well as a Practice Mode.

PUBLISHER:	G.Rev
DEVELOPER:	G.Rev
GENRE(S):	Shooter
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	RP (Rating Pending)
RELEASE DATE:	November 1, 2003

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73

Weekly Famitsu

29

70

NTSC-uk

Some players are going to be put off by the lack of obscene power-ups and choice of only two available weapons, but others are going to be drawn in by the thinking man’s combat system, along with the relaxed and pure style of the gameplay. This is where Border Down excels. Dodging bullets, shooting aliens, owning the bosses and racking up the scores.

60

games(TM)

Border Down just about holds its own. But against more extensive examples of the genre such as "R-Type Final," it's definitely lacking. [Dec 2003, p.118]

60

Edge Magazine

There is much to be enjoyed, but the action never really panics; always short of the digital rage that makes your hands sweat. And a shooter that doesn't scare just isn't doing its job. [Dec 2003, p.105]

The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

DEL gave it a10:
Border Down makes the previous Darius games seem almost unplayable. A modern thinking man's shoot'em up, programmed by Masters, involving old school memorization and new scoring engine, small hitbox & border composition affecting score and 4 different end stages: 6A, B, C & D. Edge magazine mentioned that it doesn't get hectic - wrong! - It does if you're playing it properly for a 1 credit completion (1CC) from a Red border start. Regs.

Kurisu S. gave it a6:
OK, its nothing groundbreaking, but it does what it does well and cleanly. Check out level 3, the meteor belt; the level guardians are so wonderful. It also was a 'feel good' factor to when you play it. The music is fairly nice too. Graphically its wonderful, especially the torus space station and the meteor belt.

Fighter17 gave it a 9:
No power-ups, no problem, everything else in this game is good. Give it a try.

Noel L. gave it a 10:
Very good game !

Tim gave it a 10:
Yes. Innovative, pretty, and addictive.

Berry B. gave it a 10:
Absolutely the best Shooter ever seen.

Riptor X gave it a 10:
Wow, one of the greatest DC Shumps ever released! An excellent game!

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