ETHER VAPOR Remaster Demo

Given the sudden surge of HD remakes of old video games, it shouldn’t be that difficult to accept yet another one, especially if it is made well. The sidescroller genre has been pretty much dead for a few years now, because the perspective is quite obsolete nowadays and it wouldn’t appeal to the masses, especially if a 2D graphics engine were to be used.

ETHER VAPOR Remaster is the type of game that challenges you to continuously shoot as many lasers, rockets, and bullets as possible, while also avoiding the enemy projectiles and making your way toward the end of the level. Huge bosses await you, all of which require concentration and skill to take down, not to mention a bit of luck on your side.

The story talks about an unending war between two factions, namely Lydia and Caldea. They are fictional nations and the action takes place in a different corner of the galaxy, so there’s not a lot of familiar places you get to see along the way. You play the role of a nameless pilot in a highly-experimental jet fighter, which is capable of destroying entire enemy squadrons on its own.

As you complete the scenarios, the story takes you to a variety of different planets, each one of which features pleasant environments and new enemies to make your life more difficult. Naturally, every scenario also comes with a boss unit guarding the way out, which requires a lot of coordination, preparation, and patience in order to be taken down.

The graphics quality is certainly a step up from the original version, since it is in three dimensions and the objects are modeled quite nicely. There are a variety of special effects decorating the landscapes, which have the power the improve the atmosphere a lot. In case you are interested, a 3D anaglyph mode is also available, in order to make the action pop out of the screen.

ETHER VAPOR Remaster can be a great solution to your boredom, especially if you enjoy a challenge every once in a while. The levels are long and entertaining, while the overall experience is unique and memorable, which means that the game is worthy of a try.