Plus Alpha
Plus Alpha stars two girls, Selia and Rumy, in round ships that kind of resemble TwinBee, but it doesn’t do much with the cute -em-up aesthetic beyond that. As the heroines attempt to liberate seven countries from the villains, you’ll encounter some things that fit the subgenre like bright flower fields, little bees and a group of cute fiery wisps, but many of the enemies are just generic looking vehicles and most of the environments are plain choices like deserts and valleys. It’s an uneven game, offering glimmers of potential while just as often making the attainment of said potential more trouble than it’s worth. There’s even a sign that says “Kusoge” that the player is respawned in front of whenever they lose to the final boss! This was likely put in by Jaleco for a laugh – some self-deprecating humor that’s “cute” in its own way – but a frustrated player could uncharitably read it as a lack of confidence in the game.
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