Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999 is an action role-playing game released by SNK for the Neo-Geo Pocket Color in 1999. It is a spin-off follow-up to the SNK arcade shooter Beast Busters. The game was later re-released as part of Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 in 2021.
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Gameplay
Dark Arms has the player become the Beast Buster, a human who can’t remember their past but has made a pact with The Master to gain power. As they explore the Dark Realm, they learn more about the nature of the world and meet Joyce, a girl with a connection to the people who live in this world of monsters.
The player can collect the spirits of the various demons and zombies they fight in the game with a gun known as “The Catcher”.
The player-character can then use captured spirits to ‘feed’ their weapons and evolve them into more powerful forms. For example, the Handgun evolves into the Sub Shotgun, which can evolve further into the Shotgun.
Reception
Dark Arms: Beast Buster received mixed reception from critics since its release.
In 2014, HobbyConsolas‘s Álvaro Alonso identified Dark Arms: Beast Buster as one of the twenty best games for the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
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References
External links
- Dark Arms: Beast Buster at GameFAQs
- Dark Arms: Beast Buster at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Dark Arms: Beast Buster caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Noise Factory, combined with the expertise of publisher SNK, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Action role-playing genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.