Summary

• Release Year: 1991
• Genres: Shooter
• Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Game Boy Color, MSX
• Developers: Random Access
• Publishers: SCi Games, Storm

S.W.I.V. (1991)

S.W.I.V. (Special Weapons Interdiction Vehicle) is a vertical scrolling shooter developed by Storm and published by Virgin Games in 1991. It was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, and ZX Spectrum. The game is an unofficial sequel to Sales Curve’s conversion of the side-scrolling arcade game Silkworm, and features similar gameplay, with one player controlling a helicopter and the other a jeep.

S.W.I.V. is set in a futuristic world where the evil Dr. Evil has stolen a powerful weapon known as the S.W.I.V. The player must take control of the S.W.I.V. and defeat Dr. Evil and his army of mutants and machines.

The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player controls the S.W.I.V. with a joystick or keyboard. The S.W.I.V. can move in all directions, and can fire a variety of weapons, including lasers, missiles, and bombs. The player must use the S.W.I.V.’s weapons to defeat enemy units and bosses, and to progress through the game’s levels.

S.W.I.V. features a variety of different enemy units, including ground units, air units, and bosses. The player must use the S.W.I.V.’s weapons to defeat these enemies, and to progress through the game’s levels.

The game also features a variety of power-ups that can be collected to enhance the S.W.I.V.’s abilities. These power-ups include increased firepower, speed, and invincibility.

S.W.I.V. was a critical and commercial success, and was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, co-op mode, and impressive graphics. The game was also nominated for a Golden Joystick Award for Best Arcade Game of the Year.

Gameplay

S.W.I.V. is a vertical scrolling shooter in which the player controls a helicopter and a jeep. The helicopter can fly in all directions and fire a variety of weapons, including lasers, missiles, and bombs. The jeep can drive on the ground and can also transform into a boat when it enters water. The jeep can fire a variety of weapons, including machine guns and rockets.

The player must use the helicopter and the jeep to defeat enemy units and bosses, and to progress through the game’s levels. The player can switch between the helicopter and the jeep at any time, and can use the unique abilities of each vehicle to overcome different obstacles and enemies.

The game features a variety of different enemy units, including ground units, air units, and bosses. The player must use the helicopter and the jeep’s weapons to defeat these enemies, and to progress through the game’s levels.

The game also features a variety of power-ups that can be collected to enhance the helicopter and the jeep’s abilities. These power-ups include increased firepower, speed, and invincibility.

Development

S.W.I.V. was developed by Storm, a British video game development company. The game was designed by Andrew Braybrook and Richard Morton, and was programmed by Mark Cooksey. The game’s graphics were created by David Perry and Nick Jones.

S.W.I.V. was developed over a period of two years, and was released in 1991. The game was a critical and commercial success, and was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, co-op mode, and impressive graphics.

Reception

S.W.I.V. was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, co-op mode, and impressive graphics. The game was also nominated for a Golden Joystick Award for Best Arcade Game of the Year.

S.W.I.V. has been praised by critics for its fast-paced gameplay, co-op mode, and impressive graphics. The game has been compared to other classic vertical scrolling shooters, such as 1942 and R-Type. S.W.I.V. has also been praised for its unique gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to switch between the helicopter and the jeep.

Overall, S.W.I.V. is a well-made and enjoyable vertical scrolling shooter. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, co-op mode, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for fans of the genre.

Review Score

8/10

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