"To many, the name 3D Classics: Xevious is itself an oxymoron. Space Invaders, Galaga, Defender, and Gradius are considered by most as shoot 'em up classics. However, Xevious never quite reached that level of prestige, at least not in the US. Japan is a different story (one that will have to wait for another time).
As for me, I've always considered Xevious to be a classic. Originally released in 1981, it's widely considered to be the first game to ever feature a "last boss," a game design staple that's made its way into thousands of games and even a few movies. Xevious was also the first game I ever played that had action going on in not one but two fields of play. Bombing artillery units on the ground while simultaneously exchanging gunfire with fighters in the air is Xevious's primary gameplay hook. This focus on depth was revolutionary for its day. It's also a perfect fit for the 3DS's glasses-free 3D display.
Now that we've established all that, lets get on to the real que...
"Clearly, the whole idea of bringing back classic games and sprucing them up with a touch of 3D won't work with just anything. I can't imagine Clu Clu Land, for example, getting the same treatment as other titles under the 3D Classics umbrella. The limited number of titles that Nintendo has actually used for this side project could suggest that they're being careful not to grab any old game, slap 3D on, and call it a day. But that doesn't mean it's reaching full potential either." -- Wiiloveit.com
I was always a fan of Xevious in the Arcade and I really think the reviewer would not have liked this game back in the day as well. The game was popular in the 80's and was a really fun classic game. the 3DS version captures everything the arcade did and more. The control is great and the sound you can really crank up as needed.
Reviewer is off the mark, perhaps they should have picked someone who acutally might have enjoyed what XEVIOUS had to offer in the day.
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