Previous Next

Vindicators is a conversion of the hit Atari coin-op. The game is a shoot-'em-up of epic proportions set on a weird metallic planet in the year 2525. You have to save the Universe from the evil plans of the Tangent Empire.

Each level is a horizontally-scrolling maze packed with dangerous enemy tanks and flying saucers. Obviously, these have to be destroyed to progress, but your main battle is with your volatile fuel tank. When you run out of fuel, the vapour in the empty tank will explode, so you have to pick up spare cannisters along the way.

At the end of every level, there are exits. To open these and escape, you have to pick up a key. When you do get out, you'll find yourself in a bonus screen, where fuel and credit stars are there for the taking. The credit stars are used to enhance the weaponry and speed of your tank.

The pace is frenetic and the action involving. The weapon shop adds a hint of strategy to the proceedings and the game is greatly helped by the superb graphics. Vindicators is a little stunner and a very accurate conversion of the original arcade machine.

Overall 87%
Visually stunning conversion of a very classy coin-op. An ace licence.