showing 11 games
| name | publisher(developer) | year arrow_downward | description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ant Attack | Quicksilva | 1983 | The Walled City of Antescher has rested for a thousand, thousand years in the midst of the Great Desert inhabited by only the deadly Ants who have made it their home. The sands have piled up at the walls but for some reason have never encroached upon the city proper. The City rests dreaming of past glories, solid and unmoving; the signature of a long dead race. The City washed clean by the sun's rays. The city lost from the world of men for days without number. Then one day, one year, one hour, He arrived and She arrived, some say that they are descended from a race of wizards, some say that they are descended from a race hidden in a green valley at the North Pole. Who can really tell these days, how much do we really know about the world as it was, or as it is, after so long in the cold Dark Ages. Only Antescher seems to stand inviolate after all this time, teeming with secrets, yet silent. He and She arrived to play their games through the wind-swept streets, ousting the ants from their exclusive occupation. He and She are now wreaking havoc through the ants who for their part kill and kill again without thought or consideration, just carrying out a biological imperative. He and She run to and fro, climbing in and out the buildings, the sound of their feet stretching from block to block. They laugh and cry out in fear walking with each other just ahead of the Ants and Death. And above all the drama within it's walls the City of Antescher watches and watches waiting for the next renaissance and the next Golden Age. The City seems to have a presence, a huge brooding entity which hangs over the buildings and which in some mysterious way controls the destiny of those below...*** [4]*** [48]*** [48]*** [6]***For the time, Ant Attack had possibly the best graphics seen in a Spectrum game using a technique devised by Sandy White called Soft Solid. It was also one of the few games of the era that allowed you to play as a female character, although your choice of gender made no difference to the gameplay. [arrgh] | labelimagesubject |
| Commando | Elite | 1985 | [6]*** [8]*** [4]*** [10]*** [48]*** [8]***A superb vertical shoot-em up (great arcade conversion) which is very, very playable. The screen often gets swamped with enemies, but unfortunately there is no 2 player mode to help you cope with this. | labelimageminimize |
| Who Dares Wins II | Alligata | 1986 | [6]*** [8]*** [10]*** [48] | labelimageminimize |
| Exolon | Hewson | 1987 | labelimageminimize | |
| Airborne Ranger | Microprose (Canvas) | 1988 | You are a member of elite corps selected for your courage, ingenuity and special skills to go on the most dangerous missions. Parachute behind enemy lines armed only with a machine gun and hand grenades. Airborne Ranger is a fast-paced action-simulation that challenges your strategic skills and reflexes. Control one soldier's battle against overwhelming odds. You can run, walk or crawl across full-scrolling 3-D terrain using trees, bushes and ravines to avoid the enemy or set up an ambush. Whether rescuing hostages from a terrorist prison or infiltrating the headquarters of an enemy unit every mission takes careful planning and pinpoint execution. Drop caches of weapons and first aid supplies, out manoeuvre the enemy, then locate the pickup zone in order to reach safety. Airborne Ranger is an exciting combination of action, danger and suspense. AIRBORNE RANGER FEATURES * Simulation of action behind enemy lines * 12 exciting missions * Full-scrolling 3-D graphics * Various terrains to encounter * Multiple enemy threats * Modern weaponry * Comprehensive documentation * Endless hours of constructive entertainment*** [147]*** [17]*** [8]*** [6]*** [42]*** [1] | labelimagesubject |
| Operation Wolf | Ocean | 1988 | labelimageminimize | |
| Platoon | Ocean | 1988 | labelimageminimize | |
| Cabal | Ocean (Special FX) | 1989 | The coin-op sensation that throws you deep into enemy territory with little more than a low-powered, single shot repeater for protection. With superior marksmanship and lighting reactions you can increase the odds - in your favour. Capture enhanced weaponry, including grenades, and now you can really make your mark! ... that is, until you come face to face with the enemy gunship, tanks and submarines. Equip yourself for some stunning arcade action, load up and **GO!!!*** [42]*** [147]*** [28]*** [62]*** [6]*** [28]*** [42]*** [1] | labelimagesubject |
| Operation Thunderbolt | Ocean | 1989 | labelimageminimize | |
| SAS Combat Simulator | Codemasters | 1989 | labelimageminimize | |
| R.A.M. | Topo Soft | 1990 | labelimageminimize |
