A war-themed game for the Commodore 64 and Plus/4 platforms created entirely with PETSCII characters — using only the built-in character set for graphics and animation.
A computer weapons ecosystem is about to take over the whole planet. You need to disable the master computer by finding three floppy keys and insert them in the terminal.
🚀 Gameplay
- The player must find three keys on an alien planet to activate a bomb.
- Enemies include UFOs and robots trying to stop the player.
- You only have one life, but energy can be restored.
- Character movement happens in 8-pixel steps but still provides smooth gameplay.
🎨 Graphics and Sound
- Despite technical limits, the visuals are creative and detailed.
- Sprites move by character cells, creating a striped (interlaced) effect.
- Sound effects are simple, but the music is catchy and atmospheric.
Everything on the game is PETSCII graphics. If it was not for the colors, this would be like a Commodore PET game.
🧠 Technical Highlights
- Sprite collision and layering are handled manually with machine code, as the VIC-II chip doesn’t assist in character mode.
- Even with 8-pixel jumps, the game offers enjoyable playability.
THE UNIVERSE OF COMMODORE PLUS/4 