C&VG
1st November 1987Anarchy
Commodore owners haven't been forgotten in Hewson's big budget drive. Anarchy is a tank-based blaster which could prove to be a minor hit.
Your mission is to break into the security complex where the rebels' weapons and explosives are stored and destroy the entire supply thus rendering the rebels without weapons and making them harmless.
In the complex, drive your A.C.E. Mk2 Interceptor unit to destroy all the weapons containers but at the same time, you must avoid the security guard droids as they are deadly to touch.
When all of the containters have been destroyed the building's security system will collapse and the airlocked exit will open allowing you to escape deeper into the complex.
There is a time limit of about two minutes to complete the mission in each building otherwise the security system will detect your presence and drain all oxygen from the building.
Every fifth building within the complex contains the rebels' nuclear weapons. These buildings are guarded by a special droid which senses the presence of an intruder.
The key to success is learning the best route around the maze-like buildings and being in the right location reveals the exit.
The defending droids home-in on the exit once it's opened - so it's well crucial to be near when it opens and be ready for a quick dash to the next level.
You also have to be a square-width distance away from the stuff you want to blast and some buildings are seemingly impossible to destroy - and remember time is running out all the time! Experience will soon help you beat up the mazes.
Anarchy is a well put together game - which would outlast the regular budget offerings in the playability stakes.