Machine Nation

DOSGames.com Review:  Rating: 2
Machine Nation is a vertically scrolling shmup which is superficially similar to the often-pirated game Star Goose. However, although it sports decent production values and some innovative ideas, the implementation isn't great. As the game scrolls and you shoot stuff, there are LOTS of obstacles to avoid, and it's often very difficult to detect which are just part of the background and which need to be dodged. Your ship can also descend to a lower altitude (and back up) by collecting powerups, which is a cool idea, however this makes the whole game further disorienting by forcing you to pay attention to what "level" you're on while continuing to dodge enemy fire and barely-visible obstacles. A nice-looking but difficult game to say the least!