Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Adventure, Shooter, Simulator
- Platforms: DOS
- Developers: Pangea Software, Inc.
- Publishers: Micro Revelations, Inc.
Xenocide (1990)
Xenocide is a shoot-em-up game developed by The Bitmap Brothers and published by Psygnosis in 1990. It was originally released for the Amiga, and was later ported to the Atari ST, MS-DOS, and Commodore 64.
The game is set in the year 2090, and follows the story of a group of space marines who are sent to investigate a distress signal from a distant planet. Upon arriving at the planet, the marines discover that it has been overrun by an alien race known as the Xenomorphs.
The player takes control of one of the space marines, and must fight their way through hordes of Xenomorphs in order to reach the source of the distress signal. The game features a variety of weapons and power-ups, and the player must use all of their skills to survive.
Xenocide was a critical and commercial success, and is considered to be one of the best shoot-em-up games of all time. It was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging levels, and great graphics.
Gameplay
Xenocide is a side-scrolling shoot-em-up game. The player controls one of four space marines, and must fight their way through hordes of Xenomorphs in order to reach the source of the distress signal.
The game features a variety of weapons and power-ups, which the player can use to defeat the Xenomorphs. The weapons include lasers, missiles, and bombs, and the power-ups include health packs, shields, and speed boosts.
The game is divided into six levels, each of which is set in a different environment. The levels include a space station, a factory, a laboratory, a jungle, and a spaceship.
Each level is filled with a variety of Xenomorphs, which the player must defeat in order to progress. The Xenomorphs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and each type of Xenomorph has its own unique abilities.
The player must use all of their skills and weapons to survive in Xenocide. The game is fast-paced and challenging, and the player must be constantly on the move in order to avoid being overwhelmed by the Xenomorphs.
Development
Xenocide was developed by The Bitmap Brothers, a British video game development company. The game was designed by Mike Montgomery and Steve Kelly, and the graphics were created by Eric Matthews.
The game was originally released for the Amiga in 1990. It was later ported to the Atari ST, MS-DOS, and Commodore 64.
The Amiga version of the game is considered to be the best version, as it has the most features and the best graphics. The other versions of the game are still good, but they are not as polished as the Amiga version.
Reception
Xenocide was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging levels, and great graphics.
The game was also a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Xenocide is considered to be one of the best shoot-em-up games of all time. It is a challenging and rewarding game that will keep players entertained for hours on end.
Legacy
Xenocide has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s fast-paced action and challenging levels have inspired many other shoot-em-up games.
The game’s graphics are also considered to be groundbreaking, and they have helped to set the standard for shoot-em-up games.
Xenocide is a classic shoot-em-up game that is still enjoyed by many players today. The game’s fast-paced action, challenging levels, and great graphics make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
7/10
