accomplishment. However, like B.W., Knauf criticized the amount of flickering and visuals due to the large sprites. Deluxe The Game Boy version, titled Burai Fighter Deluxe, received mostly positive reception from critics. Martin Gaksch of Power Play and Video Games criticized its audiovisual presentation but commended its original level design and password system. However, Gaksch ultimately felt that Deluxe could not compete with R-Type. Joysticks Jean-Marc Demoly drew comparison with the Commodore 64 shooter Dropzone due to its gameplay. Regardless, Demoly praised the Game Boy release for its graphics, sprite animations, sound and controls. Player Ones Cyril Drevet gave positive remarks to the Deluxe release when it came to visuals, sound, longevity and fun factor, stating that "While waiting for better (Nemesis) [...], it will satisfy fans of the genre." Electronic Gaming Monthlys four reviewers felt that the Game Boy conversion was as intense as the NES original, giving positive commentary to its design, lack of screen blurring, challenge and weapon system. Similar to EGMs review of the NES original, Mean Machines Matt Regan and Julian Rignall compared it with Forgotten Worlds. Nevertheless, both Regan and Rignall praised the Game Boy release for its presentation, graphics, playability and longevity but they felt mixed in regards to the sound. Aktueller Software Markts Hans-Joachim Amann commended Burai Fighter Deluxe for its graphics, smooth scrolling, password system and varied difficulty levels but noted that the controls takes time getting used to. The Brazilian magazines Ação Games called it "an excellent adaptation of the game", commending its audiovisual presentation and challenge. ACEs Rik Haynes gave positive remarks to the backgrounds and boss sprites but criticized the Game Boy version for its small sprite size, sound design and overall longevity, recommending R-Type instead. Consoles + Robinton felt mixed in regards to the presentation but gave the conversion positive commentary when it came to visuals, sound, playability and longevity, regarding it as one of the best shooters on Game Boy. Likewise, Razes Les Ellis regarded Deluxe as a "damn fine game" and one of the best shoot 'em ups on Game Boy due to the multi-directional scrolling, frenetic gameplay, graphics and music but criticized its sound effects for being grating. Tilts Jacques Harbonn called Burai Fighter the best shoot 'em up on Game Boy. Space Marauder The Game Boy Color version, titled Space Marauder, received marginally positive reviews from critics. Nintendo Power felt mixed in regards