Assault Suit Leynos 2: Saturn Tribute

I like mechs. Do you like mechs? What's not to like about mechs? You strap yourself into a vast shell of mean-looking metal and clomp about like Rip...

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is packed full of retro mech action and as you play, it's a thrill to unleash all your cool new weapons. 🤖

It's always a joy for users to see a revival of cult franchises or those that are relatively unknown in the West, and in this case, thanks to Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute, we can enjoy another installment of this mecha saga that over the years has acquired a certain status among fans of the genre. CITY CONNECTION manages to bring back the Masaya and NCS Corporation classic with accessibility improvements and other modern options, but without altering its essence, providing a great opportunity for new players to discover the franchise.

Overall, this Saturn Tribute version of Assault Suit Leynos 2 is a mecha gaming classic through and through. Not only is the game influential across other shmups and mecha games, but also a really well-wrought game in its own right. It’s definitely difficult and technical, but like most good old mecha games, that’s almost always a sign of excellence.

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute brings back a challenging mech shooter with deep customization and tight, side-scrolling action.

Assault Suit Leynos 2: Saturn Tribute can be a bit rough at times, mainly due to its high difficulty, especially if you're unfamiliar with this type of game.  There's plenty of customization you can do with your mech between missions and this version's extra options help tone the difficulty down a bit, but this isn't necessarily going to be a game you'll master out of the gate.  However, once you put some time into understanding everything you can do and how you should take each mission, Assault Suit Leynos 2: Saturn Tribute becomes a lot more enjoyable, but it's difficulty may take you a while to get to that point.

Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute is a very fun game that will make you want to replay it over and over again, but the limitations of this port and strange viewing options leave a lot to be desired.