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M.A.C.H.

M.A.C.H.

Also known as Maneuverable Armed Computer Humans
Credits
Released: 1987 (37 years ago)
Publisher: Starvision Logo
Coder:Thomas Zelikman
Graphics:Torben Bakager
Titlescreen:Sam Hepworth
Musician:Johannes Bjerregård
Information
Main Control:Joystick (Port 2)
Players:1 or 2, Simultaneous
Language:English
Retail Price:£9.95 Tape
£14.95 Disk
Categorization
Genre:Shoot'em Up, Multi-Scrolling
Tags:Action, Top-down, Shooter, Sci-fi/futuristic
Magazine Reviews
Zzap!64, issue 35 (mar 88), p30
Starvision full-price release
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6 Comments

JazzGhostriderJazzGhostrider 2023-10-298/10 (8/10)
A fantastic and, sadly often misunderstood game, M.A.C.H is neither particularly hard nor difficult.
It IS, however, very overwhelming to begin with.
The game basically throws so many enemies at you, and from all directions that your gut reaction is to panic and move constantly. Don’t.
The key to success is to take it slowly, identify the different enemies and to isolate the ones that are important and which ones to avoid.
A predetermined number of Vacilators have to be destroyed on each of the three levels, followed by five Gyphons and a Mothership. Mini-bosses appear on levels two and three also.
Destroy the cyan and green Carriers and they’ll leave smartbombs and extra energy. Waves of Scout ships enable extra weaponry.
Graphics are great, especially level one, and the soundtrack by Johannes Bjerregaard is one of his best.
An overlooked gem in my book.
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Richard of TNDRichard of TND 2008-10-175/10 (5/10)
It's an average game. Very tough, but slightly fun :)
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CompoundedCompounded 2008-09-295/10 (5/10)
Just played this through (with cheats :) ) and have little positive to say about it.
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LockettLockett 2008-05-19
That's the gayest title screen ever.
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FirefoxFirefox 2004-09-057/10 (7/10)
A good shooter and a typical game for the year 1987. Reminds me of the game Z. The music is good but not excellent.
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Shunichiro 2004-07-01
Don't know anything about the game but it must have THE greatest name of a game ever!

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