Zzap


Kromazone
By Mastertronic Added Dimension
Commodore 64/128

 
Published in Zzap #33

Kromazone

The Kromazone is a testing ground for trainee starfighters at Centre Point - the Terran Space Fleet Naval Academy. Here, the fleet's best pilots are put through their paces before being let loose on the sworn enemies of Earth, the Maranzar.

The Kromazone is displayed from a viewpoint inside the player's craft, with the chequered landscape moving rapidly and convincingly beneath. At first, large globes hover above the ground and are successfully dodged to access the next wave. Only then does the ship's cannon become activated, allowing attacking vessels to be destroyed. As each wave is obliterated, a score sheet appears, showing the number of successful kills and points awarded.

Kromazone presents some stunning graphics, and the gameplay is fast and furious. It possibly lacks lasting appeal, since the attack waves do not vary on subsequent plays, but Kromazone offers a good blast.