Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram

"Mech Fighting At Its Greatest"

Graphics
What can I say about Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram. This is one of the most beautiful games I have ever seen. If you just look at the details on the mechs you will be amazed. All of the fighting areas are full of life and the life in the areas look great. All these wonderful graphical features, something must be wrong, Right? Wrong all these features run at a flawless 60 frames per second. So smooth and beautiful it will make you drool.
Rating: 10

Control
Whether you have the Standard Dreamcast Controller or the twin sticks, this game can move very smooth. Though the twin sticks are a lot better than the controller, you can make the game very smooth with the controller with a little practice. And after the short practice session gets over, you will be able to compete with any mech that comes up against you. You can pretty much control every part of the chosen mech with either the twin sticks or the controller. Either way you are going to get a wonderful experience.
Rating:9

Game Play
This is where this game shines the most. From the awesome weapons to the dramatic endings of battles where you are left with just a fraction of your life left. You can't get much better than this. By the time you are done playing through this game for the first time you will be praising your Dreamcast. And rightfully so, the game play in this game is so tight and so fitting to the type of game you won't believe your eyes or your hands.
Rating:10

Sound
Good sound effects and pretty cool music. I really couldn't ask for more. It's not like your going to buy the soundtrack anytime soon but it gets the job done. But the sound effects are superbly done. Hats off to Sega for this one.
Rating:9

Replay Value
This section is unbelievably high. With a multi player mode that just simply rocks and the option to be able to use the Dreamcast Link Cable you will be playing this game non-stop with friends. And if you don't have friends the single player mode is enough to keep your attention for a long time. And with the challenge that this game gives you (Especially if you are using the controller.)you will be playing this game a long time just trying to beat it with fog mode on the hardest difficulty.
Rating:10

Buy or Rent
What are you waiting for? BUY THIS GAME NOW. And plus at some places you can get this awesome title for a mere 20 bucks. Renting this game definitely doesn't give you enough time to enjoy it to its full extent. Hurry up and get this game so you can enjoy this game's many beauties. From graphics to game play this game has it all. Very close to being the best game I have ever played on Dreamcast.

Overall:10

Reviewer's Score: 10/10, Originally Posted: 12/22/00, Updated 12/22/00