Creepy monsters are coming to get you!
This multi-level scrolling shoot 'em up involves nothing more than walking through grim alien landscapes and hammering the fire button to kill everything in sight. Upgradeable weapons use a directional-firing technique, and our marine can crouch and leap high into the air (with wiggly legs). We are equipped with powerful bombs, which are needed when the main gun isn't effective (perhaps you can drop a few into a crater).
The aliens are an obscene bunch of misfits ranging from man-eating plants to mechanoids that even Robocop would run away from. Don't get close to the unassuming caterpillars, these will suddenly grow - with teeth!! I think AMC has some of the best enemies, and the monstrously huge Guardian proves it.
Technically, AMC could have been a pinch better; the scrolling is good, but the landscapes look average. The joystick controls are excellent. However, it is awkward reaching for the keyboard to throw a bomb - especially when mechanoids are chasing. With a bit of spit and polish, this would have been aces.
AMC is crudely predictable, but thoroughly entertaining. It features ace baddies, crunchy sounds, and loads of action. Being an Astro Marine is thrilling because I love killing the alien scum. Fantastic game!!
Killer mechs are tough, so grab the power-ups ASAP!!
The plant life is out to get you in this crazy game, so watch out where you walk!!
Look, everyone, it's a strange little worm. No, wait... ARGHHH it's growing!!
This thingamabob is absolutely superb. Look at the detail in his eyes and teeth!!
Getting a screenshot with a power-up was tough. I need more hands!
Resistant to your gun, so how are you gonna get by that?
Turrets in the ceilings, aim up - quick!!
AMC has huge monsters, but the bosses are even bigger. This beast is ginormous!!
Oh dear, I was happily walking, and a giant plant appeared from underneath me...
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