Games Computing


Demolator

Publisher: Visions
Machine: BBC Model B

 
Published in Games Computing #10

Demolator (Visions)

Demolator has been widely advertised by Visions so I took it for granted that it would be good. I was wrong. Demolator involves you controlling a robot around a cargo bay of a space freighter. Your mission is to stop the invading demolators (unfriendly robots) from stealing your important cargo - humans. The demolators have different roles, some steal the humans from their life support (frozen) chambers while others simply attack you.

Control is by one of a choice of methods and even though the keys may be redefined I found a joystick easier.

After clearing all the enemy in each phase you progress to a harder but very similar one. For those who want to get good at the game there is a practice version of the game on the 'B' side of the cassette.

Although the game is colourful and sound is acceptable there is no real enjoyment and its addictive qualities are nil.