Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE
- Developers: Ocean Software
- Publishers: Ocean Software
Navy Seals (1991)
Introduction
Navy Seals is a shoot ’em up platform video game developed and published by Ocean Software. It was first released in the United Kingdom for the Amstrad CPC, Amstrad GX4000 and Commodore 64 in 1990. It was later re-released in the rest of Europe for the ZX Spectrum, Atari ST and Amiga home computers in the following year. It was then ported to the Game Boy on 1 September 1991 in the United States. The game is based on the film of the same name and follows the protagonist, Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, progressing through five side-scrolling levels.
Gameplay
Navy Seals is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up game. The player controls Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, a member of the United States Navy SEALs, as he fights his way through five levels of enemy-infested territory. The levels are set in a variety of locations, including a jungle, a desert, and an urban environment.
Hawkins is armed with a variety of weapons, including a pistol, a machine gun, and a rocket launcher. He can also use grenades and knives to take out enemies. The player must use all of Hawkins’ weapons and abilities to survive and complete the mission.
Plot
The game is based on the 1990 film of the same name. The player takes on the role of Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, a member of the United States Navy SEALs. Hawkins is tasked with recovering a cache of Stinger missiles from Arab soldiers in the Middle East.
The game follows Hawkins as he progresses through five side-scrolling levels, each with its own unique challenges. Hawkins must fight his way through waves of enemy soldiers, as well as avoid traps and obstacles.
Development
Navy Seals was developed by Ocean Software, a British video game developer and publisher. Ocean Software was known for creating video games based on popular films, such as RoboCop and The Terminator.
Navy Seals was one of the first video games to be based on a film of the same name. The game was developed in close collaboration with the film’s producers, and it features many of the same characters and locations from the film.
Release
Navy Seals was first released in the United Kingdom in 1990 for the Amstrad CPC, Amstrad GX4000 and Commodore 64. It was later re-released in the rest of Europe for the ZX Spectrum, Atari ST and Amiga home computers in the following year. It was then ported to the Game Boy on 1 September 1991 in the United States.
Reception
Navy Seals received positive reviews upon release. Critics praised the game’s graphics, presentation and challenging gameplay. However, criticism was directed at the ZX Spectrum port, which received disapproval over its monochrome graphics.
Legacy
Navy Seals is considered to be one of the best video games based on a film. The game was a commercial success, and it helped to raise the profile of Ocean Software. Navy Seals has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it remains a popular game among fans of shoot ’em up games.
Conclusion
Navy Seals is a classic shoot ’em up game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s challenging gameplay, great graphics, and catchy soundtrack make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
