Corbie's Top 10 Genesis Games #3 - Panorama Cotton

I've long been a big Cotton fan, but it wasn't until a few years ago that someone turned me onto the Mega Drive import Panorama Cotton. While the game is a Cotton release, it takes a very different approach with the shooting action present in the game. Instead of the traditional side-scrolling shooter, Panorama Cotton takes a page out of Space Harrier's book and puts Cotton into a first person-style shooter presentation. The control is top notch and the challenge is about what you'd expect from a Cotton title. The game's visuals are absolutely unbelievable and it obviously pushes the Mega Drive console about as far as it could go graphically. The music's not too shabby either, and seems to fit the overall theme of the game perfectly. It's worth mentioning that the game is extremely rare and will likely set you back nearly $100 for a loose copy and well over that for a complete one. It's a small price to pay if you're a big Cotton fan and want to experience all the series has to offer up. It's quickly become one of my all-time favorite Mega Drive/Genesis titles.