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Hawkeye – The C64 Shooter That Sent a Cybernetic Warrior Into an Alien War
️ Hawkeye (1988) – Commodore 64 Side-Scrolling Platform Shooter Classic Released in 1988 by Thalamus and developed by Boys Without Brains, Hawkeye is a visually striking side-scrolling platform shooter set in a bleak post-apocalyptic future. You take control of a cybernetic warrior battling through a ruined world, fighting to reclaim the planet from alien forces across a series of tightly designed levels. Gameplay blends fast arcade shooting with methodical exploration. Each stage requires you to hunt down hidden puzzle pieces while managing enemy patterns, hazards, and precise platforming. Multiple weapon types keep combat varied, and progression depends on fully mastering each environment rather than simply rushing forward. The game’s presentation is a major part of its identity. Parallax scrolling adds depth to the landscapes, while detailed sprites and smooth movement give the action a polished, high-end feel that became synonymous with Thalamus releases.
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️ Hawkeye (1988) – Commodore 64 Side-Scrolling Platform Shooter Classic Released in 1988 by Thalamus and developed by Boys Without Brains, Hawkeye is a visually striking side-scrolling platform shooter set in a bleak post-apocalyptic future. You take control of a cybernetic warrior battling through a ruined world, fighting to reclaim the planet from alien forces across a series of tightly designed levels. Gameplay blends fast arcade shooting with methodical exploration. Each stage requires you to hunt down hidden puzzle pieces while managing enemy patterns, hazards, and precise platforming. Multiple weapon types keep combat varied, and progression depends on fully mastering each environment rather than simply rushing forward. The game’s presentation is a major part of its identity. Parallax scrolling adds depth to the landscapes, while detailed sprites and smooth movement give the action a polished, high-end feel that became synonymous with Thalamus releases.
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Magazine Reviews · 7
Contemporary average 72% · range 30–96%
C&VG
Reviewed by Eugene Lacey. Thalamus full-price release
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Commodore Computing Int.
Reviewed by Tony Horgan. Thalamus full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Julian Rignall. Thalamus full-price release
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Datormagazin
Reviewed by Tomas Hybner. Thalamus full-price release
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Games Machine
Reviewed by Thalamus full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gordon Houghton, Paul Glancey & Paul Sumner. Thalamus full-price release
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Kixx budget release
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