Sidewize

Developer(s) Odin Computer Graphics
Publisher(s) Firebird Software
Designer(s) Steve Wetherill, Colin Grunes
Platform(s) Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum
Release date(s) 1987
Genre(s) Shoot 'em up
Mode(s) Single-player, Two-player

Sidewize is a shoot 'em up released by Firebird in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers. It was followed by a sequel, Crosswize.

Plot

The four worlds of Omicron, Nu, Delta and Iota are under siege by the Dariard Mutants. The Warriors of the Xeolom Alliance are all that stand between the Mutants and victory.

Gameplay

Sidewize is a 2D horizontal scrolling shooter with notable similarities to the Capcom arcade game Side Arms. The player controls the warrior Dynar his lone attack against waves of Mutants on the four worlds of the Xeolom Alliance. Dynar is equipped with an armored suit with jetpack and an array of weapons. Power-ups may be collected for improved mobility, weapons and firepower.

The four Xeolom worlds may be played in any order, but must all be completed before the player moves on to the alien world of Zeta, where the final Mutant boss awaits.

Reception

References

  1. "Sidewize Review", Your Sinclair, September 1987
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