Soldner X2: The Final Prototype: The
Last Chapter (DLC)
Soldner X2: The Final Prototype is an arcade style, side scrolling,
space shooter. Comprised of beautiful levels and high action game
play, the sheer number of lasers, missiles, and bullets flying at
one time can keep even the most experienced gamers on the edge of
their seats. Multiple difficulty settings allow the casual gamer to
have fun, while keeping competitive players challenged. Thankfully,
Soldner X2 wasn't as final as its name might imply. Released as DLC
on the Playstation Network, “The Last Chapter” adds even more to the
Soldner series giving returning players even more reason to return
to the series, as well as giving new players more incentive to try
it out.
“The Last Chapter” adds three new beautiful and fully developed
levels to the game. These three levels give a more complete ending
with the D'aarg being defeated and humanity entering an age of
peace. While the story is still just as cliché as the original, the
general lacklustre story is easy to ignore due to the exciting and
action filled game play. Gamers who require well-written storylines
and intricate plots will not enjoy this new addition any more than
they would enjoy the original. However, gamers who just want to sit
down for a few hours for some quick arcade style fun will find
themselves in the middle of massive space battles dodging enemy
fire, chasing enemy targets, and battling aliens in an effort to
save humanity once again.
While three levels might not seem like much, the length and amazing
detail put into each level will still take a couple hours to play
through and that's just if you want to go for completion. Not only
are new levels added, but also each level is fun and has hidden
items to find, trophies to earn, and unlockables to get. Gamers who
enjoy trying to get 100% completion will be glad to hear that there
are plenty more of those to gain from this DLC in addition to all
the previous ones contained in the original Soldner X2. The high
replay value of the game means even after completion there are
plenty of reasons to return to play again and again.
The new chapters, trophies, and unlockables have everything the
originals had. This new DLC takes nothing away from the fun
experience of the original Soldner experience while still granting
new trials and challenges to try. Considering the low price of this
new addition and the countless game time and enjoyment it can
provide, Soldner X2's “The Last Chapter” should be in any arcade
lover's game library.
Rise, Rise all and Game!
Michael Riling
United States Writer
Impulse Gamer
