Warroid is a video game in the action genre developed by Yellow Horn Co., Ltd. and published by ASCII Corporation originally released in 1985. It is currently playable on MSX.
Warroid, released in 1985 by ASCII for the MSX system, is a classic 2D side-scrolling shooter influenced by games such as Space Invaders and Gradius. Taking place in the distant future, players take control of a lone Battleroid soldier in the fight against an alien invasion of their homeland.
The objective of the game is to reach the end of the level, destroying enemies and obstacles along the way. The main character, Warroid, is armed with a standard blaster, as well as bombs and missiles forextra firepower. As enemies are destroyed, they sometimes drop power-ups which will increase Warroid’s weapons capabilities for the level.
The game’s level design always keeps things fresh. It features different enemy and obstacle configurations throughout all 12 levels. Additionally, the levels scroll horizontally and vertically, and also includes branching paths to lead to additional levels, giving players the option to choose which path to follow.
The sound effects in the game are entertaining and varied. Its soundtrack composed by Katsuhiro Hayashi are suitable for the game’s theme and atmosphere. To add to the challenge, a timer is constantly running in the top left corner of the screen, forcing the player to make quick decisions.
As one of the earliest games to be released on the MSX platform, Warroid sets the bar for later side-scrolling shooters. Its fantastical settings, weapons, and enemies, along with its continuously entertaining level design make the game stand out from its competitors. It’s a classic game that remains timeless and enjoyable even after all these years.
Download game
It is possible that we have multiple downloads available
when different versions exist.
