Publisher: Atari
Released: 1990
Sentinel is a light-gun shooter that was re-released on the Atari 7800 in 1991.
+ Frantic action can be gripping, particularly in Stage 4 where enemies start to swarm and confuse with wavy movements.
+ Limited Super Shots help to level the playing field and it's clever how proficient shooting replenishes your orb's power.
- Long stages wear out their welcome and the unvaried enemy patterns make it a painfully slow march towards the boss.
- Not always obvious what's a threat or part of the scenery, so you can waste precious moments firing at innocuous objects.
- Bosses are a disappointment, as they're rather trivial to beat and the same fight occurs in every single stage.
- Levels offer minimal challenge and with no difficulty settings it's a breeze to see the ending, even on your first attempt.
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