Atari5200 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I actually sat down and played the game from beginning to end going from gate to gate and wow, this game is pretty amazing. The graphics are pretty damn good, there are a nice mix of enemies, some interesting power ups, and some really nice explosions. This was one of the first games for the lynx??? How do other shooters stack up to this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Oberhäuser Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I actually sat down and played the game from beginning to end going from gate to gate and wow, this game is pretty amazing. The graphics are pretty damn good, there are a nice mix of enemies, some interesting power ups, and some really nice explosions. This was one of the first games for the lynx??? How do other shooters stack up to this game? For my taste it's way too easy and it does not deliver a deep gameplay. It's fun for a short moment but it has only very limited replay value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFG 9000 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 It's not bad for a handheld shooter from 1989, but it's pretty horrid compared to horizontal shooter classics like Gradius and R-Type. It just moves incredibly slowly and the gameplay is pretty shallow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I got this one with my Lynx II and i find it to be a o.k. game.Its fairly easy and good for short rounds of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Years ago I actually mapped out where all the gates lead on a piece of notebook paper... Still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwedenLynxer Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I think Gates of Zendocon is the best Lynx shooter. It's actually one of my favorite Lynx game overall. It's fun. It has beautiful graphics. And very nice music. The gameplay is laid back and it just has a very special atmosphere that I find hard to put in words. And I DO think is has a high replay value. Compared to Zarlor Mercenary and Raiden it has TONS of levels (over 50!) It will take lots of time to discover and play all of them. A little more variety in the boss area (and few more of them) would have been nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isgoed Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I agree completely with you SwedenLynxer, I could'nt have said it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolo Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 It was one of my first lynx games and I love it. I did a map and still have it too. Look for the secret level, it's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I agree completely with you SwedenLynxer, I could'nt have said it any better. And I'll third that opinion. I spent many happy hours with Zendocon in 1990, and always thought it to be the best of the Lynx shooters. It's got some beautiful graphics and music, and -- best of all -- is beatable! Conversely, both Raiden and Zarlor Mercenary are too hard, and tend to discourage casual gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari5200 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 It was one of my first lynx games and I love it. I did a map and still have it too.Look for the secret level, it's funny. huh? How is this obtained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolo Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 (edited) huh? How is this obtained? In a level you have to start the shield and go through the floor to a hidden door (you'll loose the laser but should be alive enough to proceed to the gate) Here's what google gave me : go to Level 15 (TRYX). When it begins, turn on the shield and go through the bridge right in front of the first artillery car. If you make it through, position the ship under the bridge and keep it there until you pass the first pylon. Upon passing it, move the ship to the bottom of the screen immediately, until your past the stalactite. As soon as you pass it, move the ship back under the bridge and you will make it by the final pylon. If you succeed in clearing the obstacles, the warp will be there waiting. Edited May 30, 2007 by semicolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimid2 Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 huh? How is this obtained? In a level you have to start the shield and go through the floor to a hidden door (you'll loose the laser but should be alive enough to proceed to the gate) Here's what google gave me : go to Level 15 (TRYX). When it begins, turn on the shield and go through the bridge right in front of the first artillery car. If you make it through, position the ship under the bridge and keep it there until you pass the first pylon. Upon passing it, move the ship to the bottom of the screen immediately, until your past the stalactite. As soon as you pass it, move the ship back under the bridge and you will make it by the final pylon. If you succeed in clearing the obstacles, the warp will be there waiting. Is this the level where you shoot the developers' heads as they fly through space? I seem to remember that being the hidden level for this one, but it's been years since I played it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semicolo Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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