Ikari Warriors

The Mission

Sleep has become a luxury, and you can barely remember the last time you had more to eat than a cold tin of beans. But you don't have time to worry about such trivial human needs for you are an Ikari Warrior! Tough and fearless, it is your mission to find your way through miles of treacherous, enemy-infested jungles, locate the enemy camp, and destroy it!

The Weapons

Rapid-fire machine guns and hand grenades are your main weapons. Take on the challenge, however, and you may win yourself a tank. Advance with a vengeance, drive your foes back, and you'll buy yourself enough time to jump into a tank before your foes blast it into oblivion. PROW: While commanding a tank, keep your ears on alert. It you haven't collected enough fuel squares, your tank will begin to bun. If this happens, get out immediately and run like a rabbit, otherwise, you'll be blown to smithereens!

The Combat Zone

This jungle mission pits you against a variety of sharp shooters. Blue soldiers tend to travel and advance in packs, but are killed off easily with a quick spray of bullets and perhaps a grenade or two. The men in orange, however, are far more dangerous. It's best to shoot them on sight! If you don't and an "orange" slips past you, rest assured he'll double back and shoot you from behind!

Shooting some enemies results in power-up letters. Grab them to gain different, stronger weapons and abilities.

Places To Hide

If you need to take shelter, rocks and bombed-out buildings are plentiful. Don't bet on total safety. Stray grenades can penetrate these barricades, costing you one of your precious lives. And don't forget to blow up enemy fortresses for an array of points!

Whether you play on your own or with a friend in the two-player mode, Ikari Warriors' heavy artillery action will keep you on your fingertips for hours!

Jim Wilson of Stafford Springs, Connecticut, tells us that pushing A B B A before the Game Over screen appears will let you continue where you left off. Our readers thank you, Jim.