Family Computer Encyclopedia Part 12

The section on B Wings brought back so many memories, and the manga-style illustrations add a fun, nostalgic touch that a simple list of tips wouldn't capture. Perfect for anyone wanting to relive those classic shooter levels.

I was pleasantly surprised by how thorough the coverage of Gradius is, with both screen shots and a bit of manga to break up the text. The layout makes it easy to jump between games, and the Legend of Kage section finally made sense of that tricky first level. A solid pick for any Famicom fan wantin

The layout of each game section makes it easy to jump between shooters like Gradius and RPG-lite titles like Hydlide without getting lost. I appreciate that the manga panels add a fun break between the detailed screenshots, and the coverage of B Wings was a nice surprise.