Omega Five
January 11, 2008

In between Live's invariable bouts of unhappiness last night I was able to jump on to my beloved marketplace. The gaming world is abuzz about Rez being re-released sometime soon, but alas last night was not the night. Instead, what did I find but this glittering gem of Shmuppiness known as Omega Five? I fired it up this morning with great trepidation and found something quite delicious.

I was halfway through the first mission when it prompted me with the tell-tale "Hit the Blue X to buy this game now!". I did as it commanded and continued onward through the first level enjoying every minute of it. It was that good, that it prompted me to fork over the last of my Microsoft Dollars that I'd been holding onto for months (Sonic, I'm sorry... you'll have to wait my good sir). Oh, I am pleased with my little purchase.

The gameplay is simple enough. Gorgeous visuals, giant lasers and a pumping soundtrack all combine with giant robots and an awesome feel to make a very nice little shmup. Combine that with the way that the firing mechanism mimics Geometry Wars - use the right stick to control fire direction and arc - and you're golden. Absolutely golden.

It's a shame that Andy doesn't have a 360 yet. Oh well; someday soon right Twigz221?