Parallax
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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The entire world is in the grip of a computer known simply as The Big One. Its code is far too complex for you to crack, so you must find scientists, drug them, and bring them to The Big One. Each will be able to unlock one letter. Simply finding these scientists is the hard part - The Big One has aliens patrolling its base, and they are more than capable of ganging up on you.

In essence Parallax is a top-view multi-directional-scrolling shoot 'em up. Improved weaponry and shield recharges can be bought by the machine - can you think of a way to get money from a drugged scientist? You can duck under the layers of surface, but so can the aliens, so action can take place here. You can also get out of your ship and patrol the area on foot.

The game's parallax scrolling routine inspired the title, and it also has 11-minute introductory music.

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Description from the packaging  (Mindscape US release) :

Ho hum. Another day on another routine space mission. Another routine planet to explore. Routine until you learn that an evil computer intelligence on the planet plots an imminent attack on earth. Your task: Fight off aliens and mad scientists as you try to break into and destroy the central computer. (Not the stuff they taught you at astronaut school!) You'll need quick reflexes, quick wits, and quick thinking to come out of this one alive.

Features:
3-D graphics: Fly above and below the varied surface features.
Arcade style action: Repel waves of aliens with your laser guns.
Challenging puzzles: Unravel password codes to gain access to the computers.
Multiple play levels: Explore 5 different planet sectors.
