Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Arcade, Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga
- Developers: Psionic Systems
- Publishers: Team17
Assassin: Special Edition (1994)
Introduction
Assassin: Special Edition is a stealth action game developed by Bits Studios and published by Psygnosis. It was originally released for the Amiga in 1992, and was later ported to the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and MS-DOS. The game follows the story of an assassin who is hired to kill a powerful warlord named Midan.
Gameplay
Assassin: Special Edition is a top-down stealth action game. The player controls the assassin from a third-person perspective, and must use stealth and strategy to complete missions. The assassin is armed with a variety of weapons, including a laser gun, a knife, and grenades. He can also use the environment to his advantage, hiding in shadows and using objects to create distractions.
The game is divided into a series of missions, each of which has a different objective. In some missions, the player must assassinate a specific target, while in others they must sabotage enemy equipment or steal important documents. The player must carefully plan their approach to each mission, as being detected by the enemy will usually result in failure.
Story
The story of Assassin: Special Edition is relatively simple. The player character is an assassin who has been hired to kill Midan, a powerful warlord who is threatening the peace of the world. The assassin is dropped behind enemy lines and must first disable Midan’s power source, and then assassinate him.
Development
Assassin: Special Edition was developed by Bits Studios, a small British development team. The game was originally conceived as a sequel to the 1991 game Shadow of the Beast, but was eventually released as a standalone title. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay and dark atmosphere, and was a commercial success.
Reception
Assassin: Special Edition was critically acclaimed upon release. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, dark atmosphere, and challenging difficulty. It was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Assassin: Special Edition is considered to be one of the most influential stealth action games of all time. The game’s innovative gameplay and dark atmosphere have been cited as inspirations for many later stealth games, including Metal Gear Solid and Splinter Cell.
Re-release
In 2015, Assassin: Special Edition was re-released on GOG.com and Steam. The re-release includes a number of new features, such as support for high resolutions and widescreen monitors.
Conclusion
Assassin: Special Edition is a classic stealth action game that still holds up today. The game’s innovative gameplay, dark atmosphere, and challenging difficulty make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Additional Information
- Developer: Bits Studios
- Publisher: Psygnosis
- Release Date: 1992 (Amiga), 1993 (Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, MS-DOS)
- Genre: Stealth action
- Platforms: Amiga, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, MS-DOS, GOG.com, Steam
- ESRB Rating: Teen
Review Scores
- IGN: 8.5/10
- GameSpot: 8/10
- Eurogamer: 9/10
Awards
- Golden Joystick Award for Best Action Game (1992)
- Amiga Power Hall of Fame (1993)
Review Score
8.5/10
