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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
 Sick of the CriticsDec 29, 1999
If you're taking the time to read this, then you're obviously interested in learning some things about the game before you buy, which is good. However, you may have already read some of the professional reviews of the game in various magazines or online. From a players perspective, the critics make the game seem to be ominously boring, point and shoot, blow stuff up, blah blah blah... They're dead wrong. This game is probably one of the best that I've seen on the playstation, if not for its visuals, but for its action, and pure adrenaline pumping, missle shooting, pulse cannon blasting rush. Amidst the action of the game, you just have to smile when in between Thirty something ships, and triple the missles flying at you, you can still manage to lock on, and launch a couple dozen of your own at multiple targets. Boom. (heh, heh) The critics are trying to nitpick. You wouln't even know that you're on rails in the game if the critics hadn't of told you. Your Omega Boost turns, burns, flips, and rolls in virutal freedom. The multiple views that you can change add to the game. The bosses, while succeptable to the simple strategy of shoot, fly around, and shoot some more, are huge, interesting and fun to destroy. But hey, whats the point of a shooter anyway? You're suppossed to blow stuff up, not find a strategy! The secret to the fun lays in the very simplicity of the game that the critics are whining about. Enough of the thinking games already. We never thought about a strategy playing missle command on the old Atari systems. Its just about blowing stuff up! The best part is, that this is a visual masterpiece of a game. Truly, I haven't played anything like it to this point. None of what they say becomes apparent while you're caught up in the explosions and cannon fire. For pure action, explosions, and mindless space havoc, Get this game, let a few missles fly, and smile.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great blastathon action title!Dec 07, 1999
From the makers of Gran Turismo, Polyphony Digital has created a great game. You pilot a time-travelling robot, Omega Boost, through time and space. It's a brainless, blow-up-anything-that-moves, classic shooter done in true 3d environments. On the same scale as Colony Wars but much more intense. The "tube" missions are a challenge! Great graphics, no slowdown, and an easy learning curve, it's a great game to just pick up and play. You can even practice previously accomplished levels to better your score. With hidden levels, you'll have fun with this game for a long time.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Highly playable shooter balancing looks and mechanics.Jan 26, 2001
By D. Mok
One of those rare cases where a game developer doesn't compromise gameplay in favour of graphics. Omega Boost gets the best of both worlds. Though the 360-degree environment can make you dizzy, the addition of the "face forward" button drastically improves ease of controls. And the backgrounds and characters look sharp but remain responsive, which makes for a great fast-paced shooter.If anything, I might have wished there would be a little more diversity in terms of weapons, levels, missions and some kind of a story. Imagine the customizeability of Armored Core coupled with the furious action and beautiful graphics of this game! However, that didn't seem to be the intention of the designers. As an old-fashioned "blow-everything-up" shooter, Omega Boost ranks among the best there is to offer.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Space is the place...for actionSep 09, 2005
By Michael Corona
"Nemesis Legion"
Omega Boost - Circa 1999
GOOD:
- Overall fun game to play
- Fast and furious gameplay
BAD:
- Graphics might look a little dated
- Controls can be a little tough
- Game gets pretty is tough on higher levels
- Short game with no real unlockables or bonus
IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE:
- A 3D shooter which plays like a fast and furious version of Panzer Dragoon
- Simplistic arcade style presentation
GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO:
- Panzer Dragoon
- Colony Wars
- Zone of Enders
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Static X (the 90's rock band) did some of the soundtrack I believe
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
blow stuff up in outer spaceFeb 04, 2001
By Ookami
"daronin"
Well, most of us know about the great Playstationg titles. final fantasy, tekken, Metal Gear Solid. But there are titles out there that are every bit as good, yet never get the attention that they deserve. Omega Boost is one of those games. This game has it all. The story is pretty decent. I won't spoil it here. The graphics are gorgeous. Absoloutly incredable, just be sure that when you play this game for the first time, you play it with no one else around, lest someone accidently step on your jaw when it falls to the floor. The music is very cool too. The intro music rocks big time and the in game stuff is funky. The game itself is just a brainless shoot em up. Like R-type on steroids. and a hundread times more fun. All this stuff combines to give you a great fun game that anyone can play and enjoy. Give it shot. You'll be glad you did
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