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First thing to note is that if you have giant man-hands then you may get finger/hand cramps when playing in handheld mode due to precise button presses. Best to play in TV or desktop mode, preferably with the Pro Controller if you have it (joy con with joy con grip accessory works well also).Essentially the port of Azure Striker Gun Volt 1 & 2 from 3DS in one game cartridge. There's slightly upgraded graphics and HD rumble. Graphics is more of a nice coat of new paint instead of a re-master, still have the 16-bit look and feel to it. HD rumble is not as pronounced, just present as the devs don't utilize it to it's potential.You do get all DLC fro Azure Striker Gun Volt 2, but only accessible when you unlock the true ending of the game.Not easy to swap between the games though as you have to go to home screen, close the program, and open again.Now lets go through the games for those who haven't played them before.Azure Sticker Gun Volt 1:Has a Mega Man type feel to it. 2D action platformer where you defeat the 6 robot masters in any order.What differentiates the game from Mega Man is that there's an RPG upgrade system and there are a lot of dialogue between characters during gameplay. There is no English voice option (only subtitles) so it can be distracting when fighting enemies in a fast paced game, and reading text at the same time; especially when it's your first time through the levels.Battle system is also slightly different than Mega Man. You still get a gun, but there's an electric AOE attack you can use for massive damage or unlock switches. . To do max damage on enemies with this attack you must tag or shoot them first with your gun. The electric attack is on a meter so you have to keep an eye on it as it re-charges overtime.You can also stop and double tap the down button, but it slows down progress and leaves you vulnerable to attack. If you fully deplete the meter (overcharge the attack), it'll takes time to recharge. Aside from this, you get a dash and counter move (also uses meter). The game mechanics takes time to get used to, but overtime it becomes second natureYou get parts or upgrades for defeating enemies, bosses and completing optional challenges. Which in part can be a grind as some are random drops. There's also a level system where you get increase stats each time you level upAzure Stricker Gun Volt 2 is more streamline. More dialogue and story, easier in difficulty, has a new playable character Copen.You need to play Gunvolt 1 before 2 to enjoy the story as it picks up right at the end of Gunvolt 1 and doesn't give you a recap.Gunvolt now has special moves that uses up a new meter SP instead of EP that can potentially do a screen clearing attack. Each special move also has a cooldown, so you can't string together the same special twiceCopen unlike Gunvolt has different abilities. He doesn't have electrical attacks, but has a dash attack an enemy to tag them and do massive damage with his guns before touching the ground. Copen gun bullets is on a meter similar to Gunvolt's electrical attacks. Copen also has special, but limited to two: heal and a one screen clearing attackMain campaign is shorter than Gunvolt 1, but has a more difficult rating system/challenges for replay-ability.There is Amiibo support for Gunvolt 2 as if you tap a Shovel Knight amiibo you can face against him in a boss battleOverall, if you own the game in the past it's not worth it to double dip unless you're a collector, or abandoned your 3DS. For those who haven't played these games before it's an excellent side scrolling action platformer that will test your twitch reflexes and quick judgement
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