U.S.G. ~A New Beginning~

- U.S.G. ~A New Beginning~ -

Concept: Shoot M' Up.

Graphics: Unbelievably good. The common enemies are a little bland looking, but the bosses, backgrounds, and character art are top-notch!

Sound: Kyte’s navigator can get irritating after awhile, but otherwise the music and sound fit well.

Playability: The controls work flawlessly, letting you weave through bullet patterns with ease.

Entertainment: I’m not that big a fan of shmups, but this was a lot of fun. Both the plot and the gameplay kept me coming back for more!

Playthrough Value: High, I did all but the bonus stuff!

This is probably the most beautiful indie game I’ve ever played. It’s stunning visuals look professional quality and create a feel all their own. Of course, looks aren’t everything, but this game has plenty of other good stuff to back it up.
I’ll admit, at first the plot felt like it was just tacked on, and I wasn’t quite sure where everything was happening. But, as the game progressed and more info was revealed, it all made more sense (so, no problem). Aside from a few spelling errors, the dialogue was well-written and the story was very interesting. I was really surprised by some of its twists!
The game itself was tons of fun to play. There was a wide variety of enemies, and a wide variety of ways with which to fend them off. It was cool how elemental weapons played a significant role, making the player decide beforehand what might be best to use. I didn’t like that some enemies could nullify certain elements, though. One in particular was immune to all but two of the weapons, and I couldn’t beat that stage until I figured out what worked best. Anyway, leveling up the weapons was awesome, as it changed their firing rate and other effects. I never repeated missions, though, so I usually didn’t gain enough experience to power up much. It often felt like an uphill battle, and I only played it on easy! :o
Overall, this game is just incredible. If you’re a fan of shmups, this is a must to play. Everything was done so well, I can hardly find anything to complain about. And even if I did, I’d feel like I was nitpicking. Just check it out!