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Agent Armstrong Review

Flawed platform blaster
Agent Armstrong is set in 1930, with an eponymous hero tackling a Nazi-esque organisation known as 'The Syndicate'. Saving the world from their plans simply consists of running around 30-odd platform levels spraying as many different types of bullet in all directions. This game is a return to the simple platform-blasting joys of Gunstar Heroes type gameplay. Agent Armstrong has a psuedo-3D feel with polygon adversaries and explosive effects, and some element of depth to the levels.The levels are grouped into missions, some with objectives other than reaching the exit, like aborting the launch sequence of V2 rockets. There is no limit to the amount of grenades, missile launchers, gas canisters and flame throwers Armstrong can pick up to even the odds. Some of these look quite spectacular in action.

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AA doesn't make a breakthrough or even establish itself as a standard, due to some niggly failings; graphical and gameplay. Graphically, the colourful and detailed appearance is let down by some thoughtless touches. The gameplay is marred by difficulties in judging the depth of the character in the playfield, and the inability to run and fire at the same time. Flawed but fun.
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