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Tyrian: Game
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Tyrian was a top-down shooter that was very reminiscent of arcade games like Raiden and 1943. The object was simple: shoot everything that came at you and collect power-ups that appeared every so often. It was simple, but highly addictive. Since the game didn't require a tricked out mega-computer to run, the game was accessible to a wide audience.
Tyrian is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shooter. The player controls a space ship fitted with different weapons and other equipment. Money is earned by destroying enemies and grabbing bonuses, which is then used to purchase upgrades such as weapons, shields, energy generators, and different ships from interlevel menus. The game is fast-paced and presents a variety of enemies and bosses.
In the ordering information screens for LineWars 2, Safari Software was showing Tyrian as their upcoming game. The reason why it was released under Epic Megagames instead was because Epic bought out Safari Software before Tyrian's release.
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