One of Konami's finest non-Gradius shooters on any platform, Axelay uses
two viewpoints, which alternate throughout the game's six levels: the traditional
side-scrolling view, and a birds-eye overhead view that shows off some
impressive Mode 7. Though the game is still plenty tough, it's balanced enough
to make it very playable. Plus there is no power-up capabilities, as you
choose the three weapons you want to use at the beginning of the level.
A superb shooter by all standards (also note that the same team that created
Axelay left Konami later to form Treasure, who made Radiant Silvergun for
the Saturn - considered by some to be the best shoot-em-up of all time.)
