An unreleased gem!
Sideways was developed by Jamie Woodhouse, but it was unfinished and (obviously) unreleased. Actually, it's close to being a finished product and something of a cross between Uridium and Return To Genesis; a fast-paced shooter with graphics ripping along at 50fps! I'm saddened this was never released, as it proves that the Atari ST can perform brilliantly in the hands of a talented programmer. Yep, no lame port here.
What a shock it was booting this up for the first time. It's impossible not to be impressed by this ridiculously exciting shooter. The controls feel natural and responsive with precise turning and acceleration - better than Uridium!! Each level is stuffed with baddies and power-ups for increased firepower, shields, weapons, etc. However, not everything has been implemented, as this is an unfinished game after all.
Any shoot 'em up needs great control mechanics to deliver a thrilling experience, and Sideways has that by the bucketload. I feel Sideways is far better than either of the above-mentioned games, albeit unfinished. If you favour a shooter to be nothing less than FAST and FURIOUS, this game was made for you!!
What a shock it was booting this up for the first time. It's impossible not to be impressed by this ridiculously exciting shooter. The controls feel natural and responsive with precise turning and acceleration - better than Uridium!! Each level is stuffed with baddies and power-ups for increased firepower, shields, weapons, etc. However, not everything has been implemented, as this is an unfinished game after all.
Any shoot 'em up needs great control mechanics to deliver a thrilling experience, and Sideways has that by the bucketload. I feel Sideways is far better than either of the above-mentioned games, albeit unfinished. If you favour a shooter to be nothing less than FAST and FURIOUS, this game was made for you!!
Unfinished or not, Sideways is absolutely superb! Get it downloaded right now...
