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Generations Lost (1994)

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Generations Lost is a relatively little-known action/adventure/puzzle hybrid that looks and handles quite a bit like the first Sega Genesis/MD "X-Men" or "Flashback: The Quest For Identity", but with its own twist on the formula and settings. It's actually pretty decent if you know what to do with a bit of whimsical dialogue, challenging segments, and a guy who wears a cool electric super suit that can swing through jungles. I guess, considering my pretty high expectations, this game certainly isn't bad. Good job Pacific SoftScape Incorporated.

In the game, you play with a young man named Monobe who is assigned the leader of his sector and tasked with solving the mystery of his past and unifying the sectors by an old village elder he's known for many years (which he simply calls a geezer) in a somewhat chaotic futuristic setting. Along the way, he'll learn more about why things have become difficult and strained for the people living in this world and what he must do to make things better.

Monobe can punch and kick, use the energy in his suit to shoot projectiles, hang from ledges or pull him up places, swing through the air, open electronically locked doors, discharge it to send out bullets that home on enemies, etc. He can also charge his suit on panels located through levels and shield himself from harm for a limited number of blows. He can get hurt if he falls in water, but not if he has his shield turned on. There are quite a few places to explore on levels, though your primary concern is finding the quickest and safest routes through levels and solving puzzles. One thing that bugs me is the game's "Ninja Gaiden Syndrome" where enemies respawn in areas after they're defeated. It wouldn't be such a problem if Monobe was more nimble like Ryu Hayabusa, but it can cause problems during certain intervals.

This is a video of the first level. Enjoy.