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Paradroid – Hijack Enemy Robots Across Eight Space Freighters on the C64
️ Paradroid (1985) – Commodore 64 Action Strategy Sci-Fi Masterpiece Released in 1985 by Hewson Consultants and developed by Andrew Braybrook for the Commodore 64, Paradroid is a landmark action-strategy game that places you in control of an Influence Device known as the 001 Droid. Your mission is to reclaim a spaceship overrun by rogue robots, using skill, tactics, and calculated risk to survive. Gameplay blends fast-paced top-down shooting with a unique takeover mechanic that sets Paradroid apart. Instead of simply destroying enemies, you can attempt to hack and possess other droids through a tense mini-game, allowing access to stronger units with different abilities, weapons, and movement speeds. Each robot type introduces new strategic decisions, forcing you to balance firepower against energy efficiency and survivability. The smooth scrolling, precise controls, and layered ship design create a constant sense of momentum and pressure as you push deeper into enemy territory.
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️ Paradroid (1985) – Commodore 64 Action Strategy Sci-Fi Masterpiece Released in 1985 by Hewson Consultants and developed by Andrew Braybrook for the Commodore 64, Paradroid is a landmark action-strategy game that places you in control of an Influence Device known as the 001 Droid. Your mission is to reclaim a spaceship overrun by rogue robots, using skill, tactics, and calculated risk to survive. Gameplay blends fast-paced top-down shooting with a unique takeover mechanic that sets Paradroid apart. Instead of simply destroying enemies, you can attempt to hack and possess other droids through a tense mini-game, allowing access to stronger units with different abilities, weapons, and movement speeds. Each robot type introduces new strategic decisions, forcing you to balance firepower against energy efficiency and survivability. The smooth scrolling, precise controls, and layered ship design create a constant sense of momentum and pressure as you push deeper into enemy territory.
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Magazine Reviews · 8
Contemporary average 87% · range 60–100%
ACAR
Reviewed by Hewson / OziSoft full-price release
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C&VG
Reviewed by Hewson full-price release
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Commodore Horizons
Reviewed by Hewson full-price release
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Commodore User
Reviewed by Chris Anderson. Hewson full-price release
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Your Commodore
Reviewed by Eric Doyle. Hewson full-price release
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Your Computer
Reviewed by Hewson full-price release
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Zzap!64
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Zzap!64
Reviewed by Gary Liddon, Gary Penn & Julian Rignall. Hewson full-price release
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