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This fast-paced shoot-'em-up was a huge success on the CD32
and thankfully its now been converted to the Al200, so those
lucky enough to own one can enjoy one of the finest 3D
blasters on the Amiga.
Guardian is set in the future in a shrinking universe only a
few light years in diameter. Different life forms are battling for
the last resources and it is your job as a 'Guardian' to protect
the remaining human species In theory the objectives sound
fairly simple but as
always, the reality is
far different. You
have a nice big
spacecraft, armed to
the teeth with
weapons, and with it
you must destroy the
Dronoids - alien craft
armed with Tritium
bombs. You track
them down with
your scanners and
choose whether to
Guardian re a lly looks smooth e ve n
when the screen becomes cha otic
Theme Park is now available fcr
your CD32. Bullfrog's hit bus.
ness sim, which requires you tt
build your own amusemen
,park, has been tweaked
enhanced and made all that b-
-nicer
for the CD version_ Yo,
tart ! off with your piece of lane
and can then go on to build rides galore, hire staff
purchase shops and attractions and everything else that will turn you'
park in to a success story.
However, life isn't that easy. There are other, greedier, entrepreneurs trying to lure
the Joe Public into their parks instead. It's not just a case of building the biggest and
best attractions either, because being a shrewd businessman comes into it too. Yot,
have to negotiate salaries, plan your site, and keep an eye on the little people's opinions.
Luckily they don't keep their thoughts to themselves because a memory bubble
appears over their heads letting you no if they are hungrytthirstyttired of walking/think
your park is a con etc. and you can alter your park accordingly.
Graphics are superb and will make the most hard-hearted go "Aaah." Each ride has
been well animated and even the little sprites are endearing. The sound effects work
well too and create the atmosphere of the park, with children laughing in the background
and music playing for the different rides.
Three different simulation levels enable you to play the game as simply or as complex
as you want. Sandbox level is for beginners and you won't have to worry about all
the finaqcial decisions. The next level brings in some of the managerial aspects where
you'll have to negotiate with staff and so on, And if you want the proper business simulation
you can play on Full level, whereby all the finances are down to you and rivals
can buy shares in your park.
The differences to the CD version are mainly cosmetic and the intro has been
improved. Another thing
PoNlisker: Electronic Arts to note is the use of a CD
controller rather than a
Developer: Beltrop
Disks: N/A
Price: E21.99
Genre: Business simulation
Hard disk lostall N/A
Conn! System: 'lewd
Supports: CO32
Reconiteided: C1132
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launch missiles. smart bombs or tracking a
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As this was originally a CD32
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game,
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control is either
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keyboard/mouse, but this
is slightly more fiddly.
However, this is still a
highly recommended rerelease
for CD32 owners
and for a light-hearted,
but in-depth business
sim, you couldn't go far
wrong with Theme Park.
C Control Pad Aor a combination W of A R
91P/0
keyboard and mouse. This is a little',strange
tionally well, giving you full control over
your spaceship. You can perform backflips which allow you to
get enemies in your sight, and with the enemies following
different patterns of attack things get very challenging.
The 3D polygon graphics still look good and the action is
incredibly smooth. Sound-wise it isn't bad, especially with
explosions, bangs and engine roars going off left, right and
centre - you really do get the satisfying blast-'em-up feel of the
game.
The gameplay is fast and frantic and as you progress things
become very chaotic - it 903 the adrenaline pumping, making
it an excellent example of its genre. Al200 owners should
thank their lucky stars that this is now available and if pure
blastem-ups are for you, then I'd say this is an
essential buy.
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