Cybernator is playing in the same league as Konami´s other action games like Super Castlevania andContra 3, but at the same time it’s very different because the emphasis of the game is laid more on strategic thinking and accurate shooting than on quick reflexes and fine tuned jumping skills. You are a pilot of a 100 ton battle mech equipped with a trusty shield and an upgradeable vulcan cannon, that later on can be upgraded to an flamethrower, a lasercannon or a missile launcher. The shield is an essential piece of equipment because it will protect you from almost any enemy attack, even from behind. This mean that you don’t have to avoid enemy gunfire, you can just pick up the shield, and that´s lucky for you because your battlemech is all other than fast, slim and movable….

The thing that makes Cybernator so special is the shield that makes this game less hectic than other action games. Instead you must study each enemy and learn their patterns so you know when to take down the shield and attack and when not to. This handy shield doesn’t make the game too easy if you think so, even if I would rather recommend games like Contra 3 if you want a real challenge. Both Contra 3 and Super Castlevania are great choices, but you have finished playing them then maybe you should start thinking seriously that its about time you really started playing Cybernator.