Home Computing Weekly


Ultima Zone
By Tansoft
Oric 48K

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #37

Tansoft has added an exciting new fast-action, all-code arcade game to its repertoire. Ultima Zone is a three-stage space bailie. If you can survive to the end, you return to the first stage but with faster-moving opponents and more of them.

The program loaded perfectly, and I only had to read the instructions twice before I realised what I was doing wrong.

Stage 1 is the most impressive part and skilful programming of the bouncing "brunes" is evident.

Ultima Zone

You are equipped with a laser to blast them with, and a rechargeable defence shield to assist you in tight spots.

Having zapped the colourful walk-ons and destroyed the highly dangerous brunes, the action slows down while you manipulate a remote control laser in a cruelly short timescale.

Whether or not you collect a bonus, progression to stage 3 is assured. Here your keyboard skill is severely tested in avoiding various orbital defences - a bit like froggy crossing the road.

The Oric's super sound has not been stretched to its full capability, but this may be viewed as a blessing by any non-micro freaks in the neighbourhood.

P.S.W.

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