Magnetron

Commodore 64 · 1988 · EU

Also known as: Magnetron (Firebird)

Publisher: Firebird Software · Developer: Graftgold · Genre: Shooter

In Magnetron, the player controls the robot KLP-2, whose mission is to destroy a series of space stations orbiting the planet Quartech by overloading or shutting down the four nuclear reactors on each station. KLP-2 transports nuclear fuel rods with positive or negative charges and varying weights between the reactors. The weight affects the robot's speed and makes maneuvering, especially on slopes, more challenging. The charge of the fuel rods determines how the robot interacts with arrow tiles on the floor: a positive charge moves it in the direction of the arrow, while a negative charge moves it in the opposite direction. Skill and strategic planning are essential to overcome the challenges.