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CorwinB · 08-20-03, 02:01 AM

PDAMill (the masterminds behind Snails) have released a beta version of their incredibly good-looking space-shooter, Anthelion.

Do yourself a favor, and download the beta now :)

http://www.pdamill.com/

Edit : I just wanted to post the link, but now I've had some more time with the Beta. And folks, we have top-grade material here...

1) Graphics :

The graphics are awesome, very colorful and nicely done. The design of the various ships is quite good (although not yet at Wing Commander r X-Wing levels), and the backgrounds and special effects are cool-looking.

2) Sound

Sound gets the job done. :)

3) Controls

Controls are quite good, although at some times you need both hands on the PDA (for joypad + buttons), and you are asked to tap the screen for an hyperjump

4) Gameplay

Quite satisfying... It's a bit early to tell with a single playable mission in the beta, but there's no reason why the gameplay wouldn't be good.

5) Conclusion

I love space sims... And it looks like Anthelion will allow me to get a quick fix on the road.

08-20-03, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
CorwinB Aximsite Minor League Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 124 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anthelion beta released ! PDAMill (the masterminds behind Snails) have released a beta version of their incredibly good-looking space-shooter, Anthelion. Do yourself a favor, and download the beta now :) http://www.pdamill.com/ Edit : I just wanted to post the link, but now I've had some more time with the Beta. And folks, we have top-grade material here... 1) Graphics : The graphics are awesome, very colorful and nicely done. The design of the various ships is quite good (although not yet at Wing Commander r X-Wing levels), and the backgrounds and special effects are cool-looking. 2) Sound Sound gets the job done. :) 3) Controls Controls are quite good, although at some times you need both hands on the PDA (for joypad + buttons), and you are asked to tap the screen for an hyperjump 4) Gameplay Quite satisfying... It's a bit early to tell with a single playable mission in the beta, but there's no reason why the gameplay wouldn't be good. 5) Conclusion I love space sims... And it looks like Anthelion will allow me to get a quick fix on the road. Last edited by CorwinB; 08-20-03 at 03:26 AM.