Backlash

bronstein 2017-12-17
(6/10)
The 3D graphics are great, especially when considering the release date of 1987. Gameplay also works well, the controls are fine, something which 3D games even at the arcades back then failed to achieve (e.g. Afterburner).

The main flaw is obvious: The game is too repetitive, there's nothing to be discovered. That's a pity, really, because it had the potential to become a true classic. The game's minimalism may have its charm, but it's not enough to keep you entertained for long; 6/10.
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dawdbc 2017-08-13
(9/10)
In my opinion the best shoot-em-up on Amiga. Full point. Yep, there's no final end...so what?
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blarg 2015-05-03
(4/10)
This game was nice to have as tech demo, at the time it was very impressive. But overall the lack of gameplay made it so repetitive and boring, after 10 minutes of fun 3D shootin` there was just nothing more. Sad to say, this is 04/10 at best, more like a interactive demo. But back in the day when I got my Amiga I played it a lot and loved it, so there`s some nostalgia value.
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Deist 2011-01-17
(6/10)
Only Wandus really nailed it below:
the main flaw of this game is that it's utterly _pointless_!! Sure it starts as somewhat fun, fast and furious, and the realisation value is (especially at the time) well above average, but why bother blasting badies again and again when you realize there's just no end nor goal and it's bound to last forever? No stage progression, no rewards, just shooting on and on and on and...

10 minutes play and then RESET was always my formula when giving another go at this game: I felt always compelled somehow to revisit it... But as soon as I started playing the feeling wore off rather quick. Too bad.

5,5/10
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stooart 2011-01-13
(6/10)
The smooth 3D was a mind blower back then and although gameplay was a little sparse, you couldn't help but wonder the future and power of the Amiga.
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mailman 2008-08-09
(3/10)
The game reminds me Stealth from C64 but it stays in its shadow. Too mundane.
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mingle 2007-11-26
(9/10)
This is a great shooter - why such a low score? The GFX are simple, but very effective and it has a great atmosphere... Certainly ranks better than a measly 6 out of 10!
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Cego 2007-06-09
(1/10)
Pure crap!!!!!
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OnePunchMickey 2006-11-14
(5/10)
It's nowhere near being one of the first FPS games, by about 15 years! Also, it's not like Stealth on the C64, it's like Encounter on the C64 because it was written by the same person and is effectively a sequel.
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Little Monkey Lost 2006-03-07
(10/10)
Visually imaginative and beautiful. For 1987 standards could be even a five star game. Gameplay is fine if you accept that its spirit is that of an early arcade game. It is clearly a game in which you should pay attention to the score you get. I bought this as a budget title and was not disappointed.
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lux 2005-10-26
(6/10)
One of the earliest FPS ever and one of the earliest game for Amiga too. Not bad but nothing to scream about too. The main problem in this game is the total lack of variety in the game-play and the very basic visuals (although quite fast and smooth) so it becomes boring and pointless soon.
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Wandus 2005-09-11
When the emerging Amiga community was desperate to amaze family and friends with the things the new wonder machine can do, paul woakes punched out this game. It's fast and, at its time, even furious, but painfully pointless in the end. As it perfectly served the purpose of impressing your folks, I wouldn't call it a failure however. It's just a little too bleak for my liking.
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Ahmad Jaafar 2005-02-13
(4/10)
Not a bad Shoot 'Em Up game really, but I find it a bit difficult to play. This game kind of reminds me of the game Stealth on C64.
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