Shatterhand


publisher:Jaleco

programmer:Natsume
 
release:1991

players:1


graphics:8

sound:9

play control:8

replay value:9


 The plot of Shatterhand is a NYPD cop in the future who
gets his hands broken by a robot and has them replaced 
with metal prosthetics capable of breaking many things, 
and even stopping bullets. And these are your only weapons
against a ton of armed robots and mutants.
 The game itself uses a unique engine, where you start a mini
level, then have the regular levels. This was later used by 
Capcom in their later Mega Man games. Although unlike Mega Man,
you don't acquire boss weapons. Instead, you have a series
of robots which are activated by collecting alpha and beta
signs, with different combinations making different robots.
You also collect money to buy such things as strength enhancements,
health, and extra lives. 
 One complaint I have with this game is that the bosses can be hard,
and you can't save and no password system. But this game isn't overly
difficult, and should provide a few hours of entertainment.
 


final rating: get it