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Deadly Skies
In Deadly Skies you pilot an attack helicopter against a series of military installations and anti-aircraft missile sites. Joystick controls allow you to move the helicopter to track targets below or to avoid the increasing barrages of fire around you.
Obstacles you must overcome include asteroids, smart bombs, anti-aircraft missiles and even UFOs that strive to destroy you because you have been assigned the mission to take out their missile bases.
As you upgrade and destroy ground targets, the game takes you to a higher level of intensity. In some of the levels, you encounter mostly smart bombs. More than a dozen can be in the air at a time. You'll be forced to spend most of the time in evasion, unable to aim your bombs. Rockets are fired in large numbers, several volleys at a time. With the skies filled with missiles, you will find it difficult to follow a safe path, even if you are not targeted.
The reward for reaching the higher levels is banks of asteroids that streak through the air in deadly clusters. Although you get one point for each hit on them, they very effectively block your attack against the targets below.
At level 17 (of 32) in the game, the speed of the game is multiplied by two, making flying twice as dangerous, and throwing off the timing you acquired in the first 16 levels. By then, you will most likely have gained reinforcement helicopters to continue the battle (one for every 10,000 points).
Swarm!
Swarm! was an innovative and thrilling game released in 1982 for the iconic VIC-20 computer. Developed by Jay Sullivan and published by Creative Software, this game quickly became a fan favorite and solidified itself as one of the top titles for the platform. With its unique gameplay and challenging levels, Swarm! captured the hearts of gamers and left a lasting impact on the gaming industry.
The premise of Swarm! is simple yet addicting. Players control a ship at the bottom of the screen and must defend themselves from an onslaught of alien insects descending from the top. To do so, they must strategically use the ship's guns and bombs to shoot down the insects. The goal is to survive as long as possible while racking up points and avoiding getting overrun by the swarm. The controls are intuitive and responsive, making it easy for players to jump right in and start fending off the alien creatures.
One of the most impressive aspects of Swarm! is its graphics. For a game released in 1982, the visuals were highly advanced and visually appealing. The colors were vibrant, and the movements of the insects were fluid, making for a realistic and immersive gaming experience. This was made possible by the innovative graphics capabilities of the VIC-20, pushing the boundaries of what was thought to be possible for a home computer at the time.
In addition to its impressive graphics, Swarm! also had a memorable soundtrack that added to the intense gameplay. The fast-paced music kept players on edge and added to the adrenaline rush of trying to survive the swarm. This, combined with the challenging levels, made for a perfect blend of immersion and entertainment.
As players progressed through the game, they were met with increasingly difficult levels and new types of alien insects. This kept the gameplay fresh and exciting, as players never knew what kind of insect they would encounter next. From fast-moving bugs to multi-hit enemies, Swarm! constantly kept players on their toes.
Ultimately, Swarm! is a testament to the innovation and creativity of the VIC-20 gaming community in the 1980s. It was one of the first games to truly showcase the potential of the platform and set a high standard for future games to come. Its success paved the way for other VIC-20 games and solidified its place in the gaming industry. Even today, Swarm! stands as a beloved classic and a must-try for any retro gaming enthusiast.
