Android 2

Copyright : Vortex Software | Reviewed by : Malc Jennings

You have been chosen to control the new, improved, "Android 2" clearance droid.

Your mission is to rid "Maze of death", "Paradox Zone" and "The Flatlands" of the Millitoid menace. Certain mutants on the various zones cannot be killed, you should avoid mines and kill various nasties for bonus points. Be careful though as this is far from easy.

Graphics

Android 2 is the ever popular sequel to the classic "Android" game by the same developers. The graphics in this sequel are bright and cheery with some very detailed monsters, mutants and level designs throughout. The only thing we can pick on is the over use of colours, although it?s very pleasing to the eye it could still look a whole lot better with a few more colours here and there. Everything is well animated and presented on screen with little to no graphical bugs at all, your character won?t get lost in the background (like some other titles) and nothing should stop you from enjoying the game.

Sound

Sound is also very active in this title with plenty of zapping sounds, explosions and surprises to keep the player on his/her toes. The only let down is the lack of backing music which is something fans of Vortex software will be expecting in such a high profile title, alas it was neglected but it could be a whole lot worse if any other developer had grabbed the rights.

Gameplay

As you expected the gameplay is very good indeed. The idea of the game is simple, you must walk around each zone, try to keep yourself alive and destroy all the nasty mutants and the evil Millitoids. It?s not an easy game by any stretch of the imagination (unless you are using a trained or poked version) but it will keep you coming back for more over and over again.

Android 2 is a fitting sequel to what was already a great game and it?s not surprising that it sold so well upon release. Grab this game now!