On the positive side, this game has solid controls and gameplay, including running, jumping, shooting, and so on. The music is catchy and upbeat and simply very well done. Graphics are acceptable given it's age, and are colorful and detailed. This game can be very difficult however, in that it has no continues or extra lives, and additional health powerups can only be acquired by buying them at very sparsely placed shops, and each health item can apparently only be bought once, thus the total amount of life you have is very finite. Still, this is a fun play, but it's certainly not an epic that will keep you coming back year and year. My score: 6/10 for solid gameplay and music, but losing points for lack of continues/extra lives and health powerups.