Amstrad Action


3D Starstrike
By Realtime
Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #1

3D Starstrike

This is an outstanding vector graphic shoot-out featuring four testing stages on your way to destroying enemy control bases based in hollowed-out moons.

You start in space where your Starstrike ship is being attacked by hordes of enemy craft. You look out through the cockpit with your shield and laser strengths and your laser guns clearly visible.

Surviving this stage will take you to the moon surface where defensive towers can be blasted, but again can shoot back. Hitting enough tower tops will bring a healthy bonus. Next you're into the equatorial duct (trench) where you have to dodge catwalks and destroy fireballs and wall emplacements.

3D Starstrike

At the end of the duct you have to shoot two reactor pods, allowing you to escape and see the destruction of the enemy moon. A massive bonus is received for completing the mission. But then it's back out on another harder one.

Good News

P. Fast, colourful vector graphics.
P. Compulsive shoot-'em-up action.
P. Four different and taxing stages.

Bad News

N. Getting used to the control of the cursor isn't easy.