Summary
- Release Year: 1989
- Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Dinamic Software
- Publishers: Dinamic Software
After the War (1989)
After the War is a side-scrolling beat’em up and shoot’em up game released in 1989 by SNK. It is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, where the player must fight their way through hordes of mutants and thugs to rescue the president’s daughter.
The game is divided into two parts. The first part is a side-scrolling beat’em up, in which the player character, a soldier named Jack, must fight his way through the dangerous streets of Manhattan. The second part is a side-scrolling shoot’em up, in which Jack must pilot a helicopter to rescue the president’s daughter from a scientific complex.
After the War is a challenging but rewarding game with great graphics and sound. It is a must-play for fans of beat’em ups and shoot’em ups.
Gameplay
The first part of After the War is a side-scrolling beat’em up. The player character, Jack, must fight his way through the dangerous streets of Manhattan, which have become over-run by feral thieves. Jack has a variety of moves at his disposal, including punches, kicks, and throws. He can also pick up weapons, such as knives and pipes, to use against his enemies.
The second part of After the War is a side-scrolling shoot’em up. Jack must pilot a helicopter to rescue the president’s daughter from a scientific complex. The helicopter is armed with a variety of weapons, including lasers and missiles. Jack must use these weapons to destroy enemy helicopters and ground units.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in After the War are excellent. The backgrounds are detailed and atmospheric, and the character sprites are well-animated. The sound is also top-notch, with catchy music and realistic sound effects.
Overall
After the War is a classic beat’em up and shoot’em up game. It is challenging but rewarding, and it has great graphics and sound. It is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review
After the War is a side-scrolling beat’em up and shoot’em up game released in 1989 by SNK. It is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, where the player must fight their way through hordes of mutants and thugs to rescue the president’s daughter.
The game is divided into two parts. The first part is a side-scrolling beat’em up, in which the player character, a soldier named Jack, must fight his way through the dangerous streets of Manhattan. The second part is a side-scrolling shoot’em up, in which Jack must pilot a helicopter to rescue the president’s daughter from a scientific complex.
After the War is a challenging but rewarding game with great graphics and sound. It is a must-play for fans of beat’em ups and shoot’em ups.
Score: 8/10
Tips
- Use your environment to your advantage. The streets of Manhattan are littered with objects that you can use to your advantage, such as barrels, crates, and cars. You can throw these objects at your enemies to damage them or stun them.
- Don’t be afraid to use your special moves. Jack has a variety of special moves that can be used to deal heavy damage to your enemies. These moves can be performed by pressing certain button combinations.
- Upgrade your weapons. As you progress through the game, you will be able to find new weapons that are more powerful than your starting weapons. Be sure to upgrade your weapons as soon as possible to make the game easier.
- Don’t give up. After the War is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. If you get stuck, don’t give up. Keep trying and you will eventually succeed.
Conclusion
After the War is a classic beat’em up and shoot’em up game. It is challenging but rewarding, and it has great graphics and sound. It is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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