Action Shooter Game W.A.R. for ZX Spectrum

W.A.R. is a game developed by Creative Reality and published by Martech Games Ltd in 1986. The game is set in a mechanical world consisting of a series of rotating cylinders, each serving a specific function. These cylinders house the cities, factories, and military bases of a highly advanced alien race. The aliens, imaginative and warlike, aim to conquer other worlds, with Earth as their next target.

Players take on the role of a pilot sent to infiltrate and destroy the alien invaders from within. The gameplay involves navigating through different cylinders, each patrolled by combat defense units known as DROIDANS. Players must strategically destroy ground installations to progress through the levels.

The game is categorized as a vertical shoot 'em up, where players must use various weapons, such as Multi Laser and Photon, to defeat enemies. Points can be exchanged for additional weapons, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.

W.A.R. is available in multiple languages, including English, Russian, and Italian, and supports various hardware configurations like Kempston joystick and ZX Spectrum 48K. The game’s unique setting and challenging missions make it a notable entry in the action and shooter genres.