Lifeforce
The power to Earth is all supplied by one huge power station that orbits the
planet but a problem has arisen, a bug in the computer system has mutated all
the computer circuits and made them aware of themselves and worst of all,
became alive. It has decided for reasons still unknown, turned all the power
off which has made all Flexible Robot Caterpillars (FRC) go berserk and
overrun cities which has left them uninhabitable except for a few aggressive
alien species. FRC’s are nuclear powered and were originally produced to
transport huge amounts of cargo and people but was later used for military
purposes.
You have been chosen to recapture the Capital City by destroying the FRC’s in
a tank over three levels with the ultimate aim to destroy the city which will
remove the aliens so it can be rebuilt. The game is viewed from above with the
screen showing a small part of the level which scrolls in various directions
as you move. There are eight FRC’s on a level and in their heads their carry
fuel rods which are indestructible but the tails can be destroyed by blasting
it with your laser. Once the tail has been destroyed you can collect the fuel
rod which automatically appears in the nuclear reactor. Once all eight rods
are in the reactor it is destroyed and you move to the next level. As well as
the FRC’s you must avoid or shoot the alien species that have made their home
there.
To help you in your mission you are equipped with a laser as well as smart-
bombs, heat seeking missiles and a shield. The laser’s power is limited and
when empty will only stun the aliens but can still destroy the tails of the
FRC’s. More laser power can be collected as well as your other weapons and
shield, and are placed behind walls which can be destroyed, even with limited
laser power. Your other weapons will destroy the aliens but will not destroy
any FRC’s tails. If you are touched by a FRC or an alien then you lose part of
your shield and if your shield has gone then you need to get out of the tank
by an escape pod. You have three tanks to complete your mission but if you are
touched with no shield then it is game over.