Really enjoyed the game (I, too, had played it in freeware... having noticed a few inconsequential differences along the way). Only thing I'd like to see (besides the oft-mentioned nearer-saves) is a few achievements available her on NG.
Reviews for "The Power"
Why are the save points ALWAYS so damn far away from the bosses?? You are half dead by the time you get to the bosses because so much of your game has unavoidable damage. Its a cool game (if just a complete ripoff of metroid), but this makes it REALLY hard to make progress.
I've played this freeware game before, I hope this is the actual author deciding to upload it on newgrounds.
amidos2006 responds:
Yes me and Alexitron (who designed the game maker version) made the game so yes :)
great game, but the second boss is annoying and frustrating as fuck.
I thought the ending was good. Not cliche to not fight the boss. In real life leaders don't make good tend to be bad fighters anyway. The final wave of enemies was tad disappointing. I expected a big creature/machine as the final solider or someone who emitted more power from his veins.
Half a star off, the first boss was easy to beat. All that had to be done was stand near the middle of the difference from the boss and the wall thus making all the rocks miss you.