Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Arcade, Platform
- Platforms: Acorn Electron, BBC Microcomputer System
- Developers: Reflections Interactive
- Publishers: Superior Software Ltd.
Codename: Droid (1987)
Codename: Droid is a 2D side-scrolling action game developed and published by Capcom in 1987. The game is set during a futuristic war between the Allied Nations and the Volgans. The player takes on the role of Commander John Stryker of the Allied Nations, who has obtained plans of an attack by the enemy Volgans. The objective of the game is to escape with the plans and reach the Allied headquarters.
Gameplay
Codename: Droid is a side-scrolling action game in which the player controls Commander John Stryker as he runs, jumps, and shoots his way through hordes of enemy Volgans. Stryker is armed with a laser pistol and grenades. He can also commandeer aircraft that can be used until the fuel runs out.
The Volgans have a wide variety of weapons including rifles, pistols, grenades, machine guns, mortars, mines, helicopter gunships, rocket launchers and SAM missiles. As well as enemies, the game features allied soldiers who will fire at the enemies but can get caught in crossfire.
The game takes place entirely on one level on a scrolling landscape. The player must navigate through a variety of environments, including forests, mountains, and cities. The player must also avoid a variety of obstacles, such as land mines, laser beams, and force fields.
Development
Codename: Droid was developed by Capcom in 1987. The game was designed by Tokuro Fujiwara, who had previously worked on the arcade hit Commando. Fujiwara wanted to create a game that was more challenging and strategic than Commando. He also wanted to create a game that took advantage of the powerful hardware of the arcade machines of the time.
Release
Codename: Droid was released in arcades in 1987. The game was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics. Codename: Droid was ported to a number of home computers, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.
Reception
Codename: Droid was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics. Codename: Droid was also a financial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Codename: Droid is considered to be one of the best arcade games of the 1980s. The game is still enjoyed by many retro gamers today. Codename: Droid has been cited as an influence on a number of later games, including Contra and Metal Slug.
Conclusion
Codename: Droid is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by many retro gamers today. The game’s fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Additional Information
- Codename: Droid was originally released in Japan under the title Tokkyū Shirei Solbrain.
- The game was ported to a number of home computers, including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC.
- Codename: Droid was followed by a sequel, Codename: Droid 2, which was released in 1988.
- Codename: Droid has been included in a number of retro game compilations, including Capcom Classics Collection and Capcom Arcade Cabinet.
Review Score
8/10
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