Mega Turrican Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]

Game Info --------------------------------------------------- Developer: Factor 5 Publisher: Data East Year of Release: 1993 Game Review & Impressions --------------------------------------------------- Mega Turrican marked Factor 5's shift to focusing on console development, and I think it's a step up in overall quality. I longplayed this directly after completing the Amiga version (Turrican 3), and while things are very very similar, the console version has the edge. The graphics are improved, boasting detailed parallax background layers, and there are more colours overall than the Amiga counterpart. The actual gameplay is virtually identical on the Genesis, although having three buttons makes life a lot easier in the control stakes. As I noted in my review of the Amiga version, the level design is a lot tighter and more linear than Turrican or Turrican II, and are the better for it, at least in my opinion. I think the overly long xenomorph-esque section drags on a bit too long, but it's probably the best in terms of pacing and flow. I should also say that, as a huge fan of the Amiga and it's musical capabilities, the soundtrack accompanying the Genesis version is really rather good. Chris Huelsbeck did a great job in translating his compositions to the console, and there are some really great drum samples throughout. Mega Turrican isn't the best run-and-gun shooter on the Genesis, but it's still a solid entry, provided you can overlook the stupidly long fourth stage its obnoxiously annoying face hugger-like enemies. It's a decent game, and infinitely better than that really weird rebranding of an earlier Turrican game, Universal Solider. Information & Trivia --------------------------------------------------- To access the secret stage 1-2, you must have a score containing two consecutive zeros (like 12500, 10080) when you reach the final elevator in 1-1. Provided your score contains tow consecutive zeros when you reach the bottom of the shaft, you'll enter the secret stage. Video Notes --------------------------------------------------- All gems collected All extra lives collected Secret level 1-2 showcased as part of main playthrough (see timestamp) Related Longplays & Videos ---------------------------------------------------    • Turrican 3 Longplay (Amiga) [QHD]   Chapters --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 02:14 Stage 1-1 06:42 Stage 1-2 (secret stage) 09:33 Stage 1-3 11:41 Stage 2-1 14:47 Stage 2-2 20:53 Stage 3-1 21:36 Stage 3-2 29:50 Stage 4-1 42:27 Stage 4-2 45:30 Stage 4-3 56:15 Stage 5-1 1:02:19 Final boss 1:04:14 Ending