Android SNES Emulation: Konami’s Metal Warriors
There were plenty of impressive games that were released for the original Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super Famicom in Japan). While most of these impressive titles are stored in cartridge format to be played, there are various PC accessories that would allow owners to store backup copies of the ROMs to their computer.
This little feature is taken full use of by the Android operating system. With many apps that allowed the smart phone to run emulations of old game consoles; these ROM backups can be played once again –providing the Android with a large library of impressive game titles.
Lucasart’s Metal Warriors is one such title. While the game itself was not so well known, the small circle of fans that have been able to try out the game will attest to its well made storyline, impressive gameplay and high replay value. Sadly, since the Google Android SNES emulation’s two player options are limited, it is hard to make full use of the game’s extended feature of letting to players duke it out.
The story mode however, remains fully intact. The game places players in control of a mech pilot, able to run up to six types of robot battle machines that are found in the game. While the pilot itself is a fragile little human armed with only a pistol, he can be made to pilot any empty mech found in the game –and this is where Metal Warriors truly shines.
Each of the 6 machines has their own unique forms, strengths, capabilities and limitations. Being able to pilot each properly takes practice and effort –but is ultimately very rewarding. The graphics are also very impressive. The sprites are well detailed and the mechs take battle damage in the form of dents, paint damage and eventually, loss of parts before it is fully destroyed.
