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Sidewize
''Sidewize'' is a horizontally scrolling shooter released by Firebird in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers. It was followed by a sequel, ''Crosswize''. Plot The four worlds of Omicron, Nu, Delta and Iota are under siege by the Dariard Mutants. The Warriors of the Xeolom Alliance are all that stand between the Mutants and victory. Gameplay ''Sidewize'' is a 2D horizontally scrolling shooter with similarities to the Capcom arcade game ''Side Arms''. The player controls the warrior Dynar on his lone mission against waves of Mutants on the four worlds of the Xeolom Alliance. Dynar is equipped with an armored suit with a jetpack and an array of weapons. Power-ups may be collected for improved mobility, weapons and firepower. The four Xeolom worlds may be played in any order, but must all be completed before the player moves on to the alien world of Zeta, where the final Mutant boss awaits. Development ''Sidewize'' was developed by Odin Computer Graphics. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crosswize
''Crosswize'' is a shoot 'em up released by Firebird in 1988 for the ZX Spectrum home computer. It was the sequel to '' Sidewize''. Plot The planet Luna is under attack by Mutants and must be defended. Overview The game is very similar to its predecessor, with a lone warrior battling waves of alien enemies. A notable difference is the ability to fire in both directions, as in ''Side Arms''. Again, power-ups may be collected for improved weapons and firepower. Development ''Crosswize'' was published by Firebird Software. A sequel to '' Sidewize'', it was programmed by Steve Wetherill and Colin Grunes, who designed the previous game. Reception *''Your Sinclair'': "Addictiveness? Is this game addictive? We are talking fail your exams, lose your job, break up your marriage, and even don't wash your hair-type addictiveness. You keep pounding the joystick, trying to get past that building to see what will kill you next. Have another go, and another, just one more, and another, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |