Otomedius Excellent

About

Piloting a rocket ship through waves of enemies Otomedius Excellent delivers fast-paced shooter action with a side of anime flair. Choose from nearly ten customizable characters each with unique abilities and blast through waves of enemy ships using a deep upgrade system. The single player campaign mixes intense boss battles with scrolling shooter basics while the multiplayer mode lets friends join in either locally or over Xbox LIVE. The game's vibrant visuals and energetic soundtrack stand out alongside smooth frame rates even during chaotic firefights. Released in 2011 as an Xbox 360 exclusive it built on its Japan-only predecessor with improved systems and online features. While community ratings remain mixed around 6.5/10 some praise its addictive bullet-dodging mechanics and character variety.