Violator Amiga game

It doesn't seem to matter how hackneyed a shoot 'em up is, as long as it's got plenty of fast and furious action, and there's nothing that you're not supposed to kill, people will buy it. So it doesn't really matter what I say about this vertically-scrolling affair, it will still be snapped up by all the hardened shoot 'em up addicts out there. Nevertheless, I am going to say something about it, so tough turnips matey!

"Violator" is a hackneyed vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up in which there is nothing that you're not supposed to kill. It's a bit like a poor man's SWIV - without the jeep. Your helicopter starts with limited firepower and a few smart bombs, and has to tackle all manner of attacking jets and tanks, not to mention innumerable gun emplacements. Fortunately, there are occasional attack helicopters which, when shot, deposit - you'll never guess - a power-up.

The infrequent change of landscape just about manages to break the tedium of this 'seen it a hundred times before' job, but that's small consolation. The only thing I can say in its favor is that Violator is technically excellent. The scrolling is smooth and fast, and the sprites are clear and flicker-free. Shame about the game.

Having said all that, you'll still go straight out and buy it, won't you?... Thought so!