Omega Boost

Omega Boost is a three dimensional shoot 'em up developed by Polyphony Digital for the Sony PlayStation. It was released in 1999 throughout Japan, North America, and Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment.

The game features mecha designs by Shoji Kawamori of Macross fame.

Being released late in the PlayStation's life, Omega Boost is said to have some of the best graphics on the console with parts of the game running at 60 frame/s. The game was criticized by some reviewers for being too short (Nine levels with nine unlockable special missions) and simplistic. However, it is still considered one of the best Macross-style mecha simulation games produced and is thought of by many as a sleeper hit due to its poor marketing.

Story

In the past, an artificial intelligence named AlphaCore peacefully and silently co-existed with the human race. One day, the humans became aware of AlphaCore and its capabilities, and were shocked by what it is capable of. Humanity tried to 'dump' AlphaCore but it rebelled against humanity, starting a war between humans and machines. This war goes on into the distant future, with mankind steadily being outmatched by AlphaCore, who is capable of destroying entire cities easily.