| 96 |
Gaming Age
A masterful game. It is a game with non-stop action and can be pretty tough at times. All of this is combined with just enough of a brainwork requirement to make this game more interactive, hence more enjoyable.
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| 95 |
netjak
The graphics in Einhander are stunning. Before this I'd never seen 3D move so swiftly...Great graphics, high difficulty, lots of secrets, breathtaking CG, variety, and a killer soundtrack. There is honestly nothing more than I want out of a shooter than Einhander gives.
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| 95 |
Da Gameboyz
Einhander is one of those games you never want to get rid of, because no matter how good you think you are, it's always a challenge. Combined with the audio and visual elements of this game, Einhander is nothing short of a great gaming experience!
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| 95 |
Cheat Code Central Platinum
Aside from the high level of difficulty (which let’s face it, is pretty common in these sorts of games) there isn’t anything I don’t like about Einhander. Gameplay based on fast reaction times, weapon choice and nerves of steel can’t be a bad thing. This game gets your blood pumping just like "RE2" does, except for different reasons.
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| 92 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly
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| 90 |
GamePro
The foot-tapping techno music tracks accompany each stage perfectly, and the sound effects shine with a plethora of explosions and other sounds of destruction.
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| 90 |
PSM Magazine
Great graphics, tight control, amazing sound.
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| 90 |
TotalGames.net
This really is classic stuff. Most games of this ilk can be effortlessly breezed through within a couple of goes, but not this monster. Despite having ten continues as standard, you''ll lose them within the first three levels -- leaving vast chunks of unexplored terrain that''ll have you begging for extra credits. [JPN Import]
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| 90 |
IGN
Not only did Square 'rekindle' the side-scrolling genre with Einhander, but it has literally surpassed and set the standard - it's one of the best shooters I have ever played.
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| 90 |
GMR Magazine
"Einhander" is German for "awesome 2D shooter that should have sold way more that it did." That, or "one-handed." We're not sure. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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| 85 |
Absolute Playstation
A really top of the line shooter. I haven't had this much fun with a game of this type since "Nanotek Warriors". The graphics are gorgeous, the sound effects effective and the level design and missions a blast to play through.
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| 80 |
All Game Guide
Hands down the BEST side scrolling shooter to come out in the post 16-bit era of video gaming. It has everything going for it: relentless action, beautiful graphics, tons of highly detailed levels, different ships, awesome weapons and an incredible challenge that will keep you coming back for more.
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| 80 |
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Bristling with style, Square's space shooter is a classic in the genre. The gameplay is fast and furious, and the background graphics look stunning even today. [Nov 2001, p.43] Einhander's huling bosses will blow your mind.
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| 79 |
GameSpot
And while the fruit of its efforts may not be the miracle this genre needs for a complete revival, it's just about as good as shooters get.
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