Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper is a video game for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC and Atari ST released by Go! (a label of U.S. Gold) in 1987. It was produced by Probe Software (the team consisted of David Quinn, Nick Bruty and David Whittaker). It was released in Spain (as "Trantor") by Erbe Software. The game is a mix between shoot 'em up and a platform game, but it was mostly known for its large and well-animated sprites.
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Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper is a video game for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC and Atari ST released by Go! (a label of U.S. Gold) in 1987. It was produced by Probe Software (the team consisted of David Quinn, Nick Bruty and David Whittaker). It was released in Spain (as "Trantor") by Erbe Software. The game is a mix between shoot 'em up and a platform game, but it was mostly known for its large and well-animated sprites.
The player controls the titular stormtrooper who is the only survivor of the destruction of his spaceship (hence the title). Gameplay revolves around exploring the play-area and collecting code-letters. The play-area consists of several different floors which can be explored freely via connecting lifts. However, Trantor is up against a very strict time limit.
The levels are infested by various aliens and small flying robots which sap Trantor's strength if he touches them. Fortunately, Trantor is armed with a flamethrower with which to destroy these...
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