Cybernoid II: The Revenge (1988)

by Nish
written by Nish 6 minutes read

Summary

Cybernoid II: The Revenge (1988)

Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a flip-screen shoot ’em up released in 1988 by Atari Games. It is the sequel to Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine, and features similar gameplay, with the player controlling a Cybernoid craft and battling waves of enemy ships.

The game’s story is simple: a wave of pirate ships has stolen a valuable cargo, and it is up to the player to rescue it. The player’s Cybernoid craft is equipped with a variety of weapons, including sideways aiming guns, bouncing bombs, ‘seeker’ smart bombs, bombs which move around the edge of the screen before finding a target, and time-sensitive bombs which explode a few seconds after you drop them.

The player must use these weapons to defeat the enemy ships and collect the cargo. Shot pirate ships release cargo, and the player must collect at least 1500 points of this, but on many screens it is more prudent to make an escape ASAP, as some screens have more hazards than others, and not all aliens on each screen act in the same way.

Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a challenging game, but it is also a fair one. The player’s ship is powerful, but it is not invincible, and the enemy ships are relentless. The game requires the player to use their skills and wits to survive.

The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, and the animation is smooth. The sound effects are also well done, and the music is catchy. Overall, Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a well-made and enjoyable shoot ’em up.

Gameplay

Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a flip-screen shoot ’em up. The player controls a Cybernoid craft and must battle waves of enemy ships. The player’s ship is equipped with a variety of weapons, including sideways aiming guns, bouncing bombs, ‘seeker’ smart bombs, bombs which move around the edge of the screen before finding a target, and time-sensitive bombs which explode a few seconds after you drop them.

The player must use these weapons to defeat the enemy ships and collect the cargo. Shot pirate ships release cargo, and the player must collect at least 1500 points of this, but on many screens it is more prudent to make an escape ASAP, as some screens have more hazards than others, and not all aliens on each screen act in the same way.

The game is played from a top-down perspective. The player’s ship is located at the bottom of the screen, and the enemy ships enter the screen from the top. The player must use their weapons to destroy the enemy ships before they reach the bottom of the screen.

The game is divided into a number of levels. Each level has a different layout and a different set of enemies. The player must complete all of the levels in order to win the game.

Weapons

The player’s Cybernoid craft is equipped with a variety of weapons. These weapons include:

  • Sideways aiming guns: These guns fire bullets that can be aimed in any direction.
  • Bouncing bombs: These bombs bounce around the screen, damaging any enemies they hit.
  • ‘Seeker’ smart bombs: These bombs home in on enemy ships and explode on contact.
  • Bombs which move around the edge of the screen before finding a target: These bombs move around the edge of the screen until they find a target, then explode.
  • Time-sensitive bombs: These bombs explode a few seconds after they are dropped.

The player can switch between weapons at any time. The player must use the correct weapon for the situation in order to succeed.

Enemies

Cybernoid II: The Revenge features a variety of enemy ships. These ships include:

  • Fighters: These are the most common type of enemy ship. They are small and fast, and they fire bullets at the player’s ship.
  • Bombers: These ships are larger and slower than fighters, but they can drop bombs that damage the player’s ship.
  • Cruisers: These ships are the largest and most powerful enemy ships. They are heavily armed and can take a lot of damage.

The player must use their weapons and skills to defeat the enemy ships. The player must also be aware of the different types of enemy ships and their strengths and weaknesses.

Bosses

Cybernoid II: The Revenge features a number of boss battles. These bosses are large and powerful, and they require the player to use all of their skills and weapons to defeat them.

The bosses in Cybernoid II: The Revenge include:

  • The Mothership: This is the final boss of the game. It is a large and powerful ship that is heavily armed. The player must use all of their skills and weapons to defeat the Mothership.

Conclusion

Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a challenging and rewarding shoot ’em up that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s graphics are colorful and detailed, the animation is smooth, and the sound effects and music are well done. Overall, Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a well-made and enjoyable shoot ’em up.

Review Score

8/10

Art

Cover Art

Screenshots

Profile photo of Nish

Nish is a software engineer by day and avid gamer who loves to play video games after he puts his two boys to bed. His insights delve into the mechanics, and storytelling of the games he plays with the aim to share his passion with the audience. He loves to travel back to his native India and travel the country on his restored Royal Enfield Bullet 350, a relic from a simpler time, like some of the games he plays.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More