Radiant Silvergun proves that great core mechanics stand the test of time, though its severe difficulty could derail the unprepared.

The Good:
Interesting weapon upgrade system
Persistent stats offer rewarding growth
Solid controls give you complete command of your ship
Seven weapons offer lots of strategic diversity.

The Bad:
Incredibly difficult for newcomers
Grinding to become more powerful is tedious.

Score: 8.0 / great