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Best GBA game yet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I'm not going lightly with my 5 stars on this one - this game is awesome. I was doubting this game because it seems a little childish, but once I played it I regretted even thinking about not getting it. No matter what style of game you like, this game is essential to all GBA gamers (especially those who like games such as Metal Slug)!

The Best Game for The GBA

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I would have to say that this is the best game for the GBA that I have ever played. It is simply perfect in almost every aspect. Treasure has made some of the best 2D games around, but they have gone above and beyond with this one.

Here's Why:

1. The gameplay is tight.
The control, feel, fluidity, response; basically all control elements work flawlessly to give this game an amazing feel.

2. The Difficulty is just right.
One of the common criticisms of today's games is that they are always too easy or too hard. This game gets things just right and keeps you in the sweet spot of gaming for the entire ride. You never feel like you are blowing through enemies way too easily, but at the same time you don't get stuck on stages and feel it's hopeless to continue.

3. The story aint' bad.
Ok ok, I know it will upset the fanboys but I still think the character is weird being a 10 year-old in his underwear, but once you get past the weirdness factor the story is pretty cool, especially in the later parts of the game. Most reasons for replaying a game and doing levels again are pretty lame like unlocking characters or bonus footage, but this game ties the story into its replay so you really want to finish it the second and third times around.

4. Everything works together well.
It's not just that all these elements work seperately but that they come together to form a really polished, smooth, and great gaming experience.

5. It's FUN!
In my top 5 games of all time on the fun factor this game is just a blast. I couldn't wait to be done with work to get back to playing it.

The only real criticism is that the graphics get a bit pixelled because they use the same models for multiple sizes of enemies. Other than that it's really a gem.

Finally, a note to all the older gamers who think this is just a kids game: Don't be fooled. I grew up loving games like Robotron, Mario, Contra, and Gradius (And I've beaten the last three also). So just cause it looks like it'll be a kids crap game or just for anime fans don't be fooled.

Pick this game up! You won't be sorry!

I would give it a perfect but

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: February 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

A nice a little game, but it's to short I still don't know how to fight that pegasus guy and I beat it twice on easy the story changed, but he still wasn't playable. Anyways it's probably the best side scroller I ever played for GBA he has seven special abilitys which you probably already know I might as will name them. Theres the arm cannon,sensors,fingerlaser,jets,he shoots bullets from his (...),his life, turbo attack. Also sometimes it temporarily slows down.

Anticipation = 5 stars (Not a review)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: July 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

E3 2004 came and went and AstroBoy Omega Factor was there and waiting. It played like a classic space shooter with power ups and loads of enemies to blow away. The game looks very sweet on the GBA hardware and is being developed by Treasure, the same guys that did Ikaruga and Gunstar Heroes, and the coming soon: Guardian Heroes for GBA. The hype starts here for this soon to be classic.

this is such a cool game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

i just bought this game yesterday and i love it. there r 3 levels of difficulty (i chose hard) so u dont have to worry about it being too easy. it is really challenging and action-packed. with all the different special attacks and enemies, it never goes wrong. it also has a great story. i totally recommend this game.

Great game, but then what?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Nice control, great graphics, cool premise. But when it's over, it's over. I was kind of disappointed that there wasn't much more beyond the gameplay than punch, kick, fire finger laser, fire special attack. With a limited number of combos thrown in. I loved it that I could kick enemies into each other and that provided some challenge. But ultimately there was something about this game that left me cold. Technically, for graphics and sound and control, it's great. But you have to rate on more than what the numbers show. The more I thought about it though the more I thought that this was more of a Mega Man clone than anything else. Which is great! The Mega Man collection for the GBA was disappointing in that it didn't include the console versions as well (I would have loved to play Mega Man X 1 through 6 on my GBA).

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great underrated game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

i love this game on the gameboy sp. i tried it on the ps2 and it wasn't that great. but playing it on the gba was cool and made up for it. thanks

Treasure does it again

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Though you'd be pained to actually find their logo somewhere on the game's box, Treasure developed this amazing title - one of the few licensed games to really go above and beyond in the gameplay department. In fact, this is one of the few GAMES period to go above and beyond in the gameplay department. Taking cues from the Konami classic Rocket Knight Adventures, Astro Boy: Omega Factor features great ground- and air-based combat with massive, exciting bosses. Astro Boy saves your progress automatically, which is a good thing. This game is HARD - but never at the expense of fun! You will travel all over the world (even through time) to try and get the humans and robots to cooperate in Omega Factor's charming story.

This game has it all - addictive short-term gameplay, a massive upgrades system that has drastic affects on your abilities, and probably the coolest replay motivator in any platform game ever. Once you finish the game the first time through, you go on a scavenger hunt through time and space to try and correct the damage the twisted villain has committed - each of the levels changes slightly, with some completely new levels and many new boss fights being revealed along the way. Completing this scavenger hunt will grant you access to the final, incredibly difficult area, and finally the game's good ending.

I almost forgot to mention how fun the actual combat is - this is one of the few sidescrolling games ever to even slightly capture the feel of anime combat. A great balance of make believe and real physics mean that you do a lot of your ground combat in the air still - air attacks let you hover for a short amount of time, allowing you to engage any enemy on the screen in any way you choose. A powerful dodge move lets you take on groups of 20 enemies at a time, even if they are as tall as the screen (and they will be!) The game is also tuned for the heavy use of special moves - every 10 or 20 punches charges your power meter, allowing you to do a devastating attack that is not just meant for bosses. Even using your special attacks charges the meter, so the regular gameplay takes on a really addictive, rhythmic quality as you decide who to punch and who to blast.

If you like GBA action games at all, this belongs in your system, along with Gunstar Super Heroes, Warioland 4, Drill Dozer, and Dawn of Sorrow.

ASTRO BOY VEACA!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

An excelent game, I recomend this product to everyone that enjoy playing with robots. Even though astro boy don't look like your every day robot, he's more like a little kid with a strange haircut.

The best GBA game you didn't play...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

And I almost didn't either until a few years back when seeing it used in my GameStop. The game only cost me $10 but y'know, if I paid attention when this game actually came out, I would have readily payed $30.

This game... I mean, it's Astro Boy, an anime icon, the game though has its own storyline (and character designs) seems closer to the recent 2003 anime the game accompanied. Anyway, back to this game, this wonderful gem of a game... It's gonna be hard not spoiling this wonderful game for you.

Story:

After the game prologue Astro starts his training in Dr. Elephun's lab this is basically just helping you get into the games controls and you'll need it. Right after you'll be swept into Stage 1 and onward through an excellent story full cameos and roles from characters of the Osamu Tezuka universe.

The games story is quite interesting especially a certain turning point where you're lead to believe is the final battle only to learn well... just wow. Very strong message the Astro Boy games are known for and the endings (yes, this alludes to what I said earlier) are real emotion bringers.

Gameplay:
Like I said, this game is a gem. It's part side scroll beat 'em up, part side scroll shooter, part explorer in one nifty little game. The game has three modes. Easy (I haven't played this), Normal (which is quite hard) and Hard (which is a nightmare). Hard lives up to its title as enemies hit hard and bosses can pretty much 1HKO you if you don't upgrade Astro's health.

And to upgrade Astro's health and everything else is in the title. The Omega factor is quite a unique customize system. To utilize it, Astro needs to meet many different characters who'll all fall into certain places in Astro's judgment (Friend, love, enemy etc) Astro makes these judgments and each confirmation meeting allows you to access Astro's Omega Factor and upgrade his Health, Power, Laser, and Bullet weapons. Some people you meet start as "???" But don't worry, as the game moves along, Astro (and you) will see these people for what they are and the call is made there.

Replay Value:
It depends on you. I fell in love with this game and all the extra challenges (and lovely story) in the game made me play over and over until hard mode and its insanity made me stop. Try seeing if you can beat Stage 1 to the final areas, the game even times you for it. Good luck.

Astro Boy Omega Factor: One of the best GBA games made that was shunned due to all the hype around other games. It's a shame, but if you can, pick this game up! You'll love it.

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