Exolon
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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This action game combines shoot 'em up and platform elements, as you control a flying man who can gain an exoskeletal suit for extra protection (hence the name). Your task is to progress from left to right in each level, either along the ground or by using the arrangement of platforms. Most of the baddies can be avoided rather than shot, and this is often easier, especially as you can duck or jump to avoid them. As well as a standard gun (activated by tapping fire) you also have a limited number of missiles to take out installations (activated by holding down fire, which makes autofire facilities useless). The scrolling is flick-screen, perhaps as the game was designed for the C64, and the Amiga version was identical to the ST's.

Trivia
The cheat mode in this game takes it name (perhaps coincidentally) from a classic Sinclair Spectrum game (check the Tips section and search for the name if you're curious - I won't post it here as it'd be a spoiler)

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Description from the packaging:

Exolon from Hewson, the British masters of the arcade game.
You are the heavily armed humanoid soldier, Vitorc, blasting your way through an endless swarm of enemies, destroying everything in your path. Aliens and machines attack you with their most advanced weaponry, all their guns pointed at you. Originally armed with only a blaster and a few hand grenades, you fight your way through levels of increasing challenge, searching for the hyper-alloy exoskeleton that will transform you from Vitorc, heroic but mortal soldier, to Exolon - a hybrid of man, machine and invulnerable firepower.

Exolon- from Hewson, the British masters of the arcade game- transports you not just to another world, but another reality. Featuring stunning, full-color graphics and challenging game play, Exolon is an arcade game player's fantasy come true: a perfect combination of breathtaking scenery and non-stop action!

Over 100 different battle screens!
Dazzling graphics in rich detail!
Non-stop action and adventure!
An endless variety of aliens and deadly machines to challenge your joystick skills.
