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This is a cross between Repton, Boulderdash and Thunderbirds. A hibernation dome has been damaged during a nuclear holocaust, trapping almost a thousand survivors within its boulder-strewn interior.

A rescue mission is sent of three droids, each having particular abilities: droid one tunnels through earth, droid two teleports the people to safety and the third moves single boulders out of the way. It's the player's task to coordinate the team's efforts through the dome's seven levels in order to make the mission a success. Each robot is directed from keyboard or joystick, and the player cycles through them by pressing the fire button.

MK1 Guardian robots also inhabit the ruined dome, and radioactive fall-out has damaged their circuits, making them hostile. These are trapped or destroyed by dropping boulders on them.

The gameplay is taxing both mentally and dexterously, and Boulderdash fans suffering from withdrawal symptoms should enjoy Survivors quite a lot.