Defenders of Ekron is a game that mixes the exploration experience of the adventure genre and the best action of a classic shoot'em up.
Gareth writes: "I've always been wary of top-down shooters. They're like a double espresso, mixed with half a bottle of vodka - something that delivers an experience that is exhilarating for a moment, but then, when the comedown arrives, it hits you very hard indeed.
Defenders of Ekron is just like that - the initial thrill of shooting, dodging and having a hundred enemies on screen at once can be thrilling when you’re winning, but when it gets harder and you've repeated the same level over a hundred times, it feels like the worse hangover in the world."
XBA says: Another day, another shmup, but this one has some unique ideas.
"Game developers have been emulating classic games for years. In this collection of reviews, I'll take a look at four completely different old-school experiences that you can enjoy on your newfangled modern consoles." - A.J.
