Summary
- Release Year: 1993
- Genres: Platform, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Shooter, Strategy
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS
Entity (1993)
Entity is a side-scrolling platform game developed by Digital Illusions CE and published by Psygnosis in 1993. The game was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS.
The player controls a female protagonist named Ariel, who is on a mission to save the planet of Gaia from an evil entity that has broken free from its petrified state. Ariel is armed with a variety of weapons, including a laser gun, a flamethrower, and a grappling hook.
Entity is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The game’s levels are well-designed and充滿了variety, and the boss battles are epic. Ariel is a strong and capable protagonist, and she is a pleasure to play as.
Gameplay
Entity is a side-scrolling platform game in which the player controls Ariel as she fights her way through hordes of enemies and obstacles. The game’s levels are set in a variety of environments, including forests, caves, and factories.
Ariel is armed with a variety of weapons, including a laser gun, a flamethrower, and a grappling hook. She can also use her acrobatic skills to jump over obstacles and climb walls.
The game’s enemies include a variety of creatures, including robots, aliens, and mutants. Ariel must use her weapons and skills to defeat her enemies and progress through the game.
Story
The story of Entity is set on the planet of Gaia, which is ruled by an evil entity known as the Dark Queen. The Dark Queen has been petrified for centuries, but she has recently broken free from her prison and is now threatening to destroy Gaia.
Ariel is a young woman who has been chosen by the elders of Gaia to defeat the Dark Queen. Ariel is a skilled warrior and she is determined to save her planet.
Graphics
The graphics in Entity are impressive for the time. The game’s levels are detailed and充滿了variety, and the character sprites are well-animated. The game’s cutscenes are also well-done and help to tell the story of the game.
Sound
The sound in Entity is also impressive. The game’s music is catchy and atmospheric, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive.
Reception
Entity was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent sound. Entity was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Entity is considered to be one of the best side-scrolling platform games of all time. The game’s challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent sound have made it a classic. Entity has also been praised for its strong female protagonist, who is a role model for gamers of all ages.
Trivia
- Entity was originally supposed to be released in 1992, but it was delayed due to development problems.
- The game’s protagonist, Ariel, was inspired by the character of the same name in the Disney film “The Little Mermaid.”
- Entity was one of the first games to feature a female protagonist who was not a princess or a damsel in distress.
- The game’s music was composed by Tim Follin, who also composed the music for other classic games such as “Ecco the Dolphin” and “James Pond.”
- Entity was re-released on the PlayStation Network in 2010.
Conclusion
Entity is a classic side-scrolling platform game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and excellent sound have made it a timeless classic. Entity is also a groundbreaking game for its time, featuring a strong female protagonist who is a role model for gamers of all ages.
Review Score
7/10
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