Steel Empire

On its own, Steel Empire is a fine shmup. As a remake, however, it's a bit lacking. The level design and mechanics were left mostly unchanged, and the lack of difficulty will leave veterans feeling empty. An overhaul of the scoring system, one that promoted riskier play, would help this title stand out in an excessively-crowded market. That said, it does a fine job of occupying one's time. Also, it will surely appeal to those out there who haven't yet developed a taste for one-hit-kills, and thousands of tiny neon bullets.