Hover Attack
Mindware Co.,Ltd. · 2021 · Action, Shooter, 2D Platformer, Runner, 2D
PC
Positive94% · 16
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About Hover Attack
Hover Attack is a side-view robot shooter.
Take control of an attacker with a limited number of bullets and try to destroy the target at the end of the game while killing enemies.
When you run out of ammunition, you can replenish your supply by combining with your Carrier, and since the game is over even if your Carrier is hit by a certain number of bullets, it is important to keep your Carrier in a safe place.
The original story was first published in 1984 in the PC magazine I/O (published by Kogaku-sha), and was so popular that it was ported to a number of consoles and later released as a commercial version.
Many boys have dreamed at one time or another of being the pilot of a robot anime hero, such as Gundam. This game was so popular that it was later released in a much more powerful version, and ports were released for most of the major 8-bit PCs of the time.
"It is more than a one-on-one fighting game but less than a side-scrolling beat 'em up. The gameplay is unique in that there is a main character Attacker and a Carrier that the Attacker rides, and the two must work together to survive. The enemy can also deploy Attackers and Carriers that must be destroyed.
The following three versions are included.
* I/O version (port of the original)
* Full version (port of the original)
* The Ultimate Evolution version (a much-arranged version)
In addition to the I/O version, there is also the Construction yesterday.
Mods are also supported, so you can create the world you want and play with it.
Take control of an attacker with a limited number of bullets and try to destroy the target at the end of the game while killing enemies.
When you run out of ammunition, you can replenish your supply by combining with your Carrier, and since the game is over even if your Carrier is hit by a certain number of bullets, it is important to keep your Carrier in a safe place.
The original story was first published in 1984 in the PC magazine I/O (published by Kogaku-sha), and was so popular that it was ported to a number of consoles and later released as a commercial version.
Many boys have dreamed at one time or another of being the pilot of a robot anime hero, such as Gundam. This game was so popular that it was later released in a much more powerful version, and ports were released for most of the major 8-bit PCs of the time.
"It is more than a one-on-one fighting game but less than a side-scrolling beat 'em up. The gameplay is unique in that there is a main character Attacker and a Carrier that the Attacker rides, and the two must work together to survive. The enemy can also deploy Attackers and Carriers that must be destroyed.
The following three versions are included.
* I/O version (port of the original)
* Full version (port of the original)
* The Ultimate Evolution version (a much-arranged version)
In addition to the I/O version, there is also the Construction yesterday.
Mods are also supported, so you can create the world you want and play with it.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
A fun game from a great dev, looking for a challenge? You found it :) send some game play tips my way! and send some love to: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198048601293/7 found this helpful
Excellent game.4 found this helpful
History: Hover Attack 3671 is a remake of a game that first showed up on the Sharp X1 in the form of a set of BASIC code in Japan's I/O Magazine in 1984 for the Sharp X1, and when it hit big time with youths that were dreaming of being a hero like Amuro Ray from Mobile Suit Gundam, the game spread onto the PC-88 and FM-7, and even had a fan port to PC by a Japanese fan in 2019. Mindware picked this game up to remake it with permission from Mr. GEPPI! (typo I forgot to correct), who is the author of the original Sharp X1 version. This game is part of a series of remakes from the early days of Japanese computing, under the 3671 moniker. Graphics - The visuals have not changed much when ingame, but the new graphics they have are suitably retro as well, with a stylized dot-matrix font for text. Animations are also touched up, like missile trails and such. Overall, the original graphics still hold up. Sound - The soundtrack is in OGG format, but it's clear that retro hardware, software and/or plugins were used to create a suitably retro soundtrack which turns out to be an absolute BANGER. From high-intensity tracks to ones that remind you that in-universe, this Attacker job is seriou…3 found this helpful
This is a very unusual run-and-gun game. The levels are large and partially non-linear, but you always face left and can only fire at three angles. Finding the best path to approach the deeply entrenched enemies feels like a puzzle. Despite the fast action, this game is very strategic.1 found this helpful
I have read numerous stories about the Hover Attack series on blogs and even watched on youtube about this game, and I was surprised this was revived here on Steam! For history buffs who need a lesson: Hover Attack is a challenging vintage retro shooter from the 1980s with emphasis on base destruction: You have a mech and a lander that can reload your arsenal. Objective is simple: Do as much damage as you can and destroy the main enemy core, but be careful: If your mech or lander gets destroyed in the process: GAMEOVER. This revived take carries a LOT of the vintage maps along with some new challenges on the way. Even I had a field day dying numerous times on some of the challenges XD. If you're in the need of something historically vintage and challenging, I highly recommend this game.
It could have been a great tribute to a forgotten classic. But ended up being just a so-so, unfinished and unpolished conversion. A real shame.
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