Graphics? Not an issue. It's a game that's absolutely gorgeous and one of the best-looking titles on Xbox Live Arcade, without a doubt. Not only do the 3-D models look beautifully rendered, but the backgrounds of each level are vibrant and active, and as stated earlier, you'll see enemies come from the background into the foreground and vice versa.
The achievements in this game seem simple, but they're tough. Getting all the way through the game is difficult as is, but each of the characters has a specific achievement only they can unlock by completing a difficult challenge. Unfortunately, it's also a bit short at only four levels, but those four levels are absolutely grinding and far from easy.
Omega Five is one of those games that was designed with the hardcore fan in mind, and it certainly shows. Those who aren't hardcore will likely get frustrated with the high difficulty of the game, even though they'll enjoy the game's graphics. It also suffers from being too short at only four levels, but it's still better than anything of this genre we've seen on Xbox Live.
Pros: Shoot 'em up fans will love this title. Looks beautiful, controls easily.
Cons: High difficulty level. Somewhat complex weapons system might confuse more casual gamers.
Omega Five is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes.
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