Trex Warrior
| Trex Warrior | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Thalion Software |
| Publisher(s) | Thalion Software |
| Designer(s) |
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| Composer(s) | Skinnybone[1] |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Atari ST |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Action, sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player[2] |
Trex Warrior: 22nd Century Gladiator is a 1991 action video game developed and published by Thalion Software for the Amiga and Atari ST. Previously unreleased in the United Kingdom, the game was released in 1993 on The One magazine cover disk as public-domain software.[3]
Gameplay[edit]
In the 22nd century, a new sport has emerged that involves battling droids in a walled arena. The player is a contestant named Riano Bolar, who must fight off various types of droids, including speeders and missile-launching "Wasps". Different kind pads can be driven over: jump pads, shield pads which replenish the droid's shields, star pads which cause damage to the droid. Static objects can be blown up to take out nearby opponent droids. At the end of each survived day, credits are earned that can be spent on new weaponry.[3]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Aktueller Software Markt | 9/12 (Amiga)[4] |
| Tilt | 16/20 (Amiga)[5] 17/20 (ST)[6] |
| Amiga Joker | 78% (Amiga)[7] |
| Power Play | 74% (Amiga)[2] |
Aktueller Software Markt gave a positive review and praised the fast graphics, music, and the opening credits sequence. They criticized that the game only offered mouse controls.[4] Amiga Joker compared the game positively to Paul Woakes' Encounter (1983) and Backlash (1987). Power Play described the game as captivating and exciting.[2] Tilt praised the strategic gameplay of the Amiga version and called it a very good game that will appeal to all action fans.[5] Reviewing the Atari ST version Tilt said "the 3D is excellent, the graphics are beautiful and the ergonomics are beyond reproach". They criticized that saved games are limited to 10 slots and can't be deleted. Overall Trex Warrior was called "truly a great game".[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Thalion Software (1991). Trex Warrior (Amiga). Thalion Software. Level/area: Intro sequence.
Thalion presents a game by Michael Bittner and Erik Simon with a musical score by Skinnybone
- ^ a b c Eisenmenger, Richard (December 1991). "Computerspiele Tests - Trex Warrior". Power Play (in German). No. 12/91. Markt+Technik. p. 139.
- ^ a b "Boot Sector - Trex Warrior". The One. No. 59. EMAP. August 1993. pp. 8–9.
- ^ a b Rückert, Lars (January 1992). "Droidenjäger" (PDF). Aktueller Software Markt (in German). Vol. 7, no. 1/92. Tronic-Verlag. p. 34.
- ^ a b Spirit (January 1992). "Hits - Trex Warrior [Amiga]". Tilt (in French). No. 98. Editions Mondiales S.A. p. 68.
- ^ a b Truchin, Pierre (July 1992). "Hits - Trex Warrior [Atari ST]". Tilt (in French). No. 104. Editions Mondiales S.A. pp. 60–61.
- ^ Löwenstein, Richard (November 1991). "Games im Test - Trex Warrior". Amiga Joker (in German). No. 11/91. Joker-Verlag. p. 28.
External links[edit]
- Trex Warrior at MobyGames
- Trex Warrior at the Hall of Light
- Trex Warrior at Atarimania