''Sidewize'' is a horizontally scrolling shooter released by

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home computers. It was followed by a sequel, ''

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 ...

''.

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

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''. 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.

Reception

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"The game itself is a simple concept, but there's just so much to it, and the difficulty is so well judged, you just can't pull the plug. It's fast. The action is flicker-free. The monochrome graphics are great and the sound effects set it all off. It could take years of careful manoeuvre to beat this one, unless you're into hacking..."

References

External links

*{{WoS game, id=0004494, name=Sidewize
''Sidewize''
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