Last Hope [Limited Edition]

I had been following the progress of this title on the Neo-Geo for some time. The announcement of it coming to Dreamcast was cause for joy at least from the screen shots. Fast forward many months to this release and what we get is a so-so shooter with okay graphics. I was really dissapointed with the final package. There are far better shooters out there for the Dreamcast right now with more being released almost monthly. First off it\'s just plain hard the want to throw your controller against the wall hard. Most shmups even R-type and Image Fight two of the most notoriously difficult shmups edge you into the insanity. This title right from the get go is insane. The power ups are very unbalanced and some parts when you die and start over with a pea shooter you might as well hit reset. I don\'t know if it\'s me but I just expected a lot more from this. I must commend the designers at least for making an effort to bring an original hand drawn shooter back into the mix. I just wish it was a lot better than it is. Music is okay. However I just cannot justify an extra 40 bucks for a soundtrack and a paper insert. If you must play this go for the cheaper version as there are better ways to spend 80 bucks.