Embryo is a 3D first-person shoot 'em up video game released in 1994 for the Amiga. It was developed by Croatian developer Beyond Arts and published by Black Legend.[1] The player assumes the role of a pilot who mans an advanced fighter in order to drive the aliens invading the Earth away. The game bears semblance to flight simulation games, but is described as pure mayhem without any emphasis on realism.[2]
| Embryo | |
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| Developer(s) | Beyond Arts |
| Publisher(s) | Black Legend |
| Composer(s) | Marko Sekulić, Zvonko Tešić |
| Platform(s) | Amiga |
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| Genre(s) | Combat flight simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
The aircraft can be steered with either the mouse, joystick or keyboard, whereas the player also uses buttons on the keyboard or mouse to manage weapons and flight controls. Weapons include cannons, guided and unguided missiles, energy balls and machine guns placed either frontally or sideways. The HUD displays a map, radar, speed and status reports.[3] The game is also notable for allowing two-player co-op.
Reception edit
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CU Amiga | 88%[4] |
| Amiga Power | 62% (ECS) 70% (AGA)[5] |
| Amiga Format | 69%[6] |
| The One Amiga | 81%[7] |
| Amiga Action | 82%[8] |
The game received generally positive reviews upon release. The sound effects and music were lauded. Reviewers particularly praised its very smooth and fast gameplay, at the expense of the relatively simpler graphics. However, the high difficulty, specifically the toughness of the enemies, has been criticized.
References edit
- ^ CU Amiga WIP, September 1994 Tony Dillon
- ^ CU Amiga, May 1994, First Impressions
- ^ The One Amiga, #69, June 1994, Work in Progress, Matt Broughton
- ^ CU Amiga, November 1994, Game Review, Tony Dillon, Overall 88%
- ^ Amiga Power, #43, November 1994, Game Reviews, Cam Winstanley, 62% ECS, 70% AGA
- ^ Amiga Format, #66, December 1994, Game Review, Steve McGill, 69%
- ^ The One Amiga, #75, December 1994, Review, Matt Broughton, Overall 81%
- ^ Amiga Action 64 (Dec 1994) pp. 32-33 Paul McNally; Paul Roundell
