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Virus

published by Superior Software Ltd., Firebird Software

198721
PCDOSAmigaAtari STZX SpectrumAcorn 32-bit

Reader score

7.4/ 10

14 votes

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About

Aliens have infested Earth, and are spreading a deadly virus throughout the planet. Needless to say, they must be stopped, and fast. The time pressure (your score upon completing a level is based on the uninfected percentage of the land) is only one difficult aspect of this shooter.

Viewed in remote 3D with a patchwork-quilt type ground effect, with trees sticking out and full gravity. Controlling your spaceship involves balancing the direction and height as well as thrusting to the right speed. A scanner tells you where the aliens are.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Third personBird view / Isometric

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Controller Types Supported

Analog Joystick

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel 8088 / 8086

Video Modes Supported

CGA, EGA

Also known as

Bird of Prey — Working title

Lander — Acorn 32-bit demo title

Zarch — Acorn 32-bit title

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Facts

Released

1987

Series

Virus

Platforms

PCDOSAmigaAtari STZX SpectrumAcorn 32-bit

Tags

3rd-person (Other)Diagonal-downShooterSci-fi / futuristic