Summary
Project-X (1992): A Scrolling Shooter Masterpiece
Released in 1992 for the Amiga computer and later ported to DOS, Project-X is a side-scrolling shooter game developed and published by Team17. It was one of the most acclaimed games for the Amiga, and is still considered one of the best shoot-em-ups ever made.
Project-X is set in a futuristic cityscape, and the player takes control of a spaceship that must battle its way through waves of enemy ships and obstacles. The game is known for its fast-paced action, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics and sound.
Gameplay
Project-X is a vertically scrolling shooter, similar to games like Gradius and R-Type. The player’s ship can move up, down, left, and right, and can fire in eight directions. The ship can also be equipped with a variety of power-ups, such as homing missiles, lasers, and shields.
The game is divided into six stages, each with its own unique boss. The stages are filled with a variety of enemies, including small fry, mid-bosses, and large capital ships. The player must defeat all of the enemies in a stage in order to progress to the next one.
Project-X is known for its challenging difficulty. The enemies are relentless, and the player must be constantly on the move to avoid being hit. The game also features a number of difficult bosses, each with its own unique attack patterns.
Graphics and Sound
Project-X was one of the most visually impressive games for the Amiga. The graphics are colorful and detailed, and the backgrounds are filled with parallax scrolling. The game also features a number of impressive special effects, such as explosions and laser beams.
The sound in Project-X is also top-notch. The music is fast-paced and energetic, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The game also features voice acting, which was rare for an Amiga game at the time.
Legacy
Project-X was a critical and commercial success, and is still considered one of the best shoot-em-ups ever made. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics and sound.
Project-X has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the PC, Mac, and PlayStation 3. The game is also available on a number of online retro gaming services.
Conclusion
Project-X is a classic side-scrolling shooter that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s fast-paced action, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics and sound make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Additional Information
- Project-X was developed by a small team of just three people: Martyn Brown, John Twiddy, and Gary Priest.
- The game was originally going to be called “Project-X: The Mutant Menace,” but the name was changed to simply “Project-X” before release.
- Project-X was one of the first games to use parallax scrolling, a technique that creates a sense of depth by moving the background layers at different speeds.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Allister Brimble, who also composed the music for other Team17 games such as Worms and Alien Breed.
- Project-X was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Screenshots
[Image of the player’s ship flying through a neon-lit cityscape, shooting at enemy ships.]
[Image of the player’s ship fighting a boss, a large capital ship with multiple turrets.]
[Image of the game’s title screen.]
Videos
[Video of the game’s first stage.]
[Video of the player fighting the game’s final boss.]
Links
Review Score
9/10
Art
Cover Art
Screenshots
