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From: gmhoganii@msuvx1.memphis.edu
Newsgroups: alt.cd-rom
Subject: Re: Iron Helix
Message-ID: <1994Apr27.085110.17397@msuvx1.memst.edu>
Date: 27 Apr 94 08:51:09 -0500
References: <2pklvl$anl@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au>
Organization: The University of Memphis
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In article <2pklvl$anl@uqcspe.cs.uq.oz.au>, ohaire@cs.uq.oz.au (Matthew O'Haire) writes:
> I bought Iron Helix the other day (at the rip-off premium
> of US$85 we Aussies have to fork out for games).
> 
> After playing it for a day or so I just HAD to find out if
> anyone out there thinks it stinks as much as I do!?  This
> game has to be the absolute PITS!  what a rip-off.
> 
> Take one hard disk
> subtract 18Mb (thats right 18Mb!)
> add crummy 11KHz 8bit Mono sound
> add crappy graphics (like DOOM on an apple ][)
> add pissweak gameplay
> what have you got?
> 
> O.K. one consolation, the box looks pretty good on the shelf.
> Have I missed the point?  Has anyone really enjoyed this game?
> 
> Matt
> 
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>   Matthew O'Haire     |  "Your flames cannot harm me!
>   ohaire@cs.uq.oz.au  |   My wings are like a shield of steel."
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
> 
>

I actually liked the game.  While it was rather simplistic, It was fun while it
lasted, especially at the advanced level.  While it is not the end all be all
game of games it was worth a few hours entertainment albeit an expensive few
hours......anyone want to buy it from me?  :)

Miller Hogan
MHii@aol.com  (note- new e-mail address, address in header expiring soon)