Abadox! A space shoot’em up for the Nintendo Entertainment System. You are a lone space soldier on a mission to kill a planet sized monster that threatens to eat all other planets, and save the princess of your world that was devoured by it. You take out transformed native inhabitants of the planet, parasites and the natural body immune system defenses of the giant living planet. This game is HARD. Not for those with low patience and bad environmental awareness. It’s a no mercy trial and error difficulty. Fortunately, you have unlimited continues to persevere through each stage. Shoot the blue enemies to collect their dropped power ups. These power ups will make the game easier. But, this is one hit and you’re dead gameplay. Die, and lose all your weapons and defenses. Don’t touch the walls and shoot the enemies before they shoot you. You can make it with your stock pea shooter, but it’s not very strong. I also found that enemies are very spongy and their hit points are not consistent. Sometimes enemies take more hits and sometimes they go out quick. A little annoying, but the game’s merits outweigh its flaws. I also like the great design of each level's environments. You’ll want to keep playing to see what comes up next. All the pulsing walls and unique enemies coming at you. You never know what disgusting and dangerous creatures await you on your journey to exterminate this beast.
I highly recommend Abadox: the Deadly Inner War. If you got the grit to fight through an extremely difficult game, this one is well worth your time. Don’t give up, push forward no matter what, study the environment and enemies, GET GUD and Triumph. Victory comes to those who stand and fight, no matter what comes. You can do it! ❤️