After the last Vita firmware update the store now has a new section, PlayStation mobile.
After filtering through the dross of mini games and IPod cast offs I found Alien Breed.
I remember this team 17 classic from when the Amiga 500 was still king of home computers (users of other formats may dispute that, and it is there right to do so...even if they are wrong) and I loved it and its many add on's.
So, after downloading it via my Wi-Fi connection and realising I should always use the ps3 to do this in the future (why does it take sooo long???) I started it up and saw the familiar loading screen (pictured above).
Much to my delight I saw that it had the classic mode and a new updated HD style mode, Joy!
the only gripe I have is the shop, it is still index systems, but you can now open it at any time and you can even pay actual cash for lives, guns and ammo!! this completely destroys the hard as nails arcade shooter I know and love as you just have to keep shooting non stop and never have to worry about running out or having no life left and being half a level away from the computer terminal shop.
On the plus side the new visuals and the ability to walk backwards while shooting really add to this and I can't really moan, the original was from a time when you could actually die in a computer game and not just hide behind a box till your life recharges (thank you for that one Halo).
It's nice to have a few revamped classic 16 bit computer titles to choose from and not just ps1 games and angry bird clones.
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