Blue Rider

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  1. XBLA Fans
    Nov 29, 2016
    60
    Blue Rider was supposed to be a new twist on an old genre, but it sort of falls short of the marker. That doesn't change the fact that it was enjoyable and fun.

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  1. Despoil
    Jul 22, 2017
    5
    Looks and plays like old school game but falls into the phone app games.How far can you get while upgrading weapons while on one life bar.YouLooks and plays like old school game but falls into the phone app games.How far can you get while upgrading weapons while on one life bar.You do get an extra life occasionally or I should say try as you lose all of your weapon upgrades.It be nice to stick to the 3 life rule and see how high of a score you get.… Full Review »
  2. Peptide
    Oct 18, 2016
    5
    I love top-down shooters. Unfortunately this is one of those aggravating games that shows you trailers of the action you crave but fails toI love top-down shooters. Unfortunately this is one of those aggravating games that shows you trailers of the action you crave but fails to deliver after the game is less than 20% complete.
    The action is in fact very nice. The controls could be a little tighter but overall not to bad. The problem is with the difficulty curve. It starts out easier as most games do, but by the end of the 2nd level, the boss is outrageous with hundreds of projectiles dancing across the screen. And if you die, you have to start over at the beginning of the level. The levels are not too long but they become tedious when you have to repeat them 30 to 50 times.
    I think the game would have been better if there were power-ups or upgrades that you could earn that would stick with you for future run throughs. But alas, the power-ups remain the same each time even coming from the same locations or fallen enemies.
    For a $5 price, its not bad, but with simple adjustments, this game could have been made great. Just be prepared to not get past the 2nd or 3rd level before uninstalling (never-mind the 10+ levels available)    … Full Review »
  3. AceoHearts
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    I first started playing games on the Atari 2600, and one of my favorites was River Raid. Blue Rider by Ravegan reminds me a lot of thisI first started playing games on the Atari 2600, and one of my favorites was River Raid. Blue Rider by Ravegan reminds me a lot of this classic game. But instead of flying up a river to defeat your foes, you are making your way through twisting canyons and fighting off mechanical meanies.
    Hop into your ship and become the Blue Rider as you work your way through 9 intense levels. Each stage gets progressively harder as you work your way to the big, bad level boss. Each boss that you face has a very distinct style, and you will have to figure out how to counter if it you plan on surviving.
    Game play is very simple and so is your arsenal. You are armed with only machines and a limited supply of missles to get the job done. As you progress through the stages you can find power ups that will strengthen both your primary and secondary weapons. Each power up will randomly increase one of your weapons to give you more of a fighting chance. You may get 3 way guns or more deadly missles. The goal of the game it so make it through all 9 stages, but if you happen to fail, you can restart on any level that you have played - but you will start from the beginning of the level with your basic weapons.
    The graphics in Blue Rider are way above that of those early Activision games. It features a bright color palette, detailed scenery, and a nice variety in its levels. You also fight a nice variety of enemies in your trip through the vallies. The soundtack is ok, but you will mostly be listening to the sound pf your weapons as you strafe your enemies.    … Full Review »