If you played the original you already know the deal. If not, here’s the 411, you’ve only got one move: sploding. You can splode three times in succession before you need a moment to re-ignite, though certain objects will do that for you instantly. There’s also a self-destruct if you get trapped, and co-op adds an on-screen countdown to time tandem jumps. Everything is crisp and responsive.

There’s not a ton of variety in the up-tempo soundtracks, and the game’s pacing/gameplay doesn’t allow for a lot of integration of the classic sound effects, which is disappointing. What’s present isn’t bad by any means; I just missed hearing the tractor beam spring into action or the dive sound of bees bringing the pain from above.

Despite a fairly uninspired backdrop — lots of big satellite dishes and, you guessed it, a massive hangar that dominates the map — Hangar 18 is a solid addition. Most of the action gets funneled into the title feature, which has entry points on all four sides (three of them can be entered via ground or elevated positions), control rooms on either side of the main floor and a walkway that connects them. For those that like to stick and move, the sides offer a maze-like collection of buildings and pathways, which allows defensive players to lay in wait and offensive players to circle around for counter attacks.

There is one significant change, and that is the inclusion of “Stealth Force” mode. It serves as an alternate vehicular configuration, allowing for more firepower and maneuverability. Things handle well there, but its inclusion screws up the traditional vehicle form. To drive as a standard car/truck you’ll need to hold down the left trigger, which makes the right trigger the brake. It sounds like a small thing, but since pretty much every driving game you’ve played in living memory had the right trigger be the gas it really feels weird. As a result, I found that I crashed into objects a lot.