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Astro Boy: Omega Factor(JP) is a video game for the Game Boy Advance that was developed by Treasure and published by Sega. As its name implies, it stars the anime protagonist Astro Boy, a character that is said to have started the anime craze. Because it is developed by Treasure, the game is very similar to Gunstar Heroes, and has been considered a classic to many critics.
Gameplay[]
Omega Factor is a beat 'em up game starring Astro Boy, the main character of the Astro Boy media franchise. Astro attacks enemies using high-powered punches and kicks, which can also knock enemies into other ones and destroy them as well. Doing some damage to the enemies will slowly fill the EX gauge at the top of the screen. Once the gauge is filled, Astro is able to perform a special attack; rather than simply helping the player, these are required in some situations. Astro is also able to fly using rocket power, which is also sometimes necessary.
Plot[]
Omega Factor features elements from Astro Boy's different incarnations. The concept of robot rights, Dr. Tenma's ultimate plan for Astro and the robot city of Robotonia in Antarctica are lifted from the Astro Boy 2003 TV series. Plotlines from other Tezuka series include a time travel plot lifted from Marine Express, a journey to the lost continent of Mu, and a subplot involving Duke Red's daughter and her role in the "Death Mask" orbital platform. The game is divided into two episodes: Birth and Rebirth. The Birth episode follows Astro's adventures and other characters he interacts with, and ends with robots being destroyed by a device called Death Mask, after it determines that the robots are too dangerous to be left alive, leaving Sharaku able to conquer the Earth. In Rebirth, Astro is revived by a being called Phoenix, and has Astro go back to the beginning of the story and try to stop the Death Mask, giving him the ability to go back and forward in time to do so.
The story includes characters from Tezuka's entire canon of work. The characters are listed in the "Omega Factor", an in-game encyclopedia of the Astro Boy fictional universe, which provides a detailed character biography, including each character's appearances and roles in Tezuka's works.
Reception[]
Omega Factor received positive reviews, with aggregate scores of 85 out of 100 from Metacritic and 86.72% from GameRankings. GameSpot's Frank Provo stated that "[e]veryone, regardless of age, simply must own and play Astro Boy: Omega Factor – because it is one of the best action games on the Game Boy Advance." The publication named it the best Game Boy Advance game of August 2004, and later of the year overall. GameSpy writer Benjamin Turner likewise listed it as one of the best Game Boy Advance games of the year.
External links[]
- Astro Boy: Omega Factor at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Astro Boy: Omega Factor at GameFAQs
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| Published by Sega | Dynamite Headdy • Alien Soldier • Light Crusader Gunstar Heroes • Gunstar Super Heroes |
| License games | Astro Boy: Omega Factor • Bleach: The Blade of Fate • Bleach: Dark Souls • Bleach: Versus Crusade • Dragon Drive • Hajime no Ippo Tiny Toon Adventures • Gaist Crusher • Gaist Crusher God |
| Non-License Games | Bangai-O • Bangai-O Spirits • Radiant Silvergun • Ikaruga • Advance Guardian Heroes |
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