Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future

31.12.1986

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Genre: Puzzle Adventure
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a sci-fi action-adventure game for the Commodore 64. Players control the titular hero as he infiltrates an asteroid base to thwart the alien Mekon's plan for galactic domination. Accompanied by the alien Stripey, Dan must explore the asteroid, collect items, and engage in hand-to-hand combat with Treen guards. The game blends side-scrolling exploration with boxing-style combat, challenging players to rescue prisoners, sabotage the base, and ultimately confront the Mekon. With its mix of action, puzzle-solving, and storytelling, Dan Dare offers a classic space adventure experience. The Commodore 64 version offers a distinctive gameplay experience with its joystick-controlled movement and context-sensitive interactions. Players can throw grenades, engage in close-quarters boxing matches with energy bars, and interact with objects using a caption-based selection system. The ultimate goal is to free the prisoners, sabotage the asteroid's systems, confront the Mekon, and make a daring escape, all while managing limited resources and solving environmental challenges.

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31.12.1986

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a licensed action-adventure game based on the iconic British comic strip character. Players control Dan as he boards the Anastasia ship, which is promptly attacked by the hostile Treen aliens. Armed with a laser, Dan must race against time to locate and disarm a planetary destruction device. The game involves exploring the ship, battling Treens, and strategically transporting five crucial components to the control room for diffusion. Dan can only carry one part at a time, adding to the challenge. If captured, he's imprisoned but can escape, though this disorients his progress. The game balances combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving as Dan fights to save Earth from the Treen threat, culminating in a final escape to the surface.

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Dan Dare

31.12.1988

Dan Dare II: Mekon's Revenge is a fast-paced action game that pits the heroic Dan Dare against his nemesis, Mekon. Players infiltrate Mekon's spaceship, racing against time to disable control boxes and thwart the villain's plans. The game features genetically engineered SuperTreens as enemies, multiple levels to navigate, and a points system that rewards players with extra lives. With limited resources and the constant threat of Mekon and his Treen allies, players must strategically manage their energy and shields while progressing through increasingly challenging stages.

31.12.1986

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a licensed action-adventure game based on the iconic British comic strip character. Players control Dan as he boards the Anastasia ship, which is promptly attacked by the hostile Treen aliens. Armed with a laser, Dan must race against time to locate and disarm a planetary destruction device. The game involves exploring the ship, battling Treens, and strategically transporting five crucial components to the control room for diffusion. Dan can only carry one part at a time, adding to the challenge. If captured, he's imprisoned but can escape, though this disorients his progress. The game balances combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving as Dan fights to save Earth from the Treen threat, culminating in a final escape to the surface.

31.12.1986

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a sci-fi action-adventure game for the Commodore 64. Players control the titular hero as he infiltrates an asteroid base to thwart the alien Mekon's plan for galactic domination. Accompanied by the alien Stripey, Dan must explore the asteroid, collect items, and engage in hand-to-hand combat with Treen guards. The game blends side-scrolling exploration with boxing-style combat, challenging players to rescue prisoners, sabotage the base, and ultimately confront the Mekon. With its mix of action, puzzle-solving, and storytelling, Dan Dare offers a classic space adventure experience. The Commodore 64 version offers a distinctive gameplay experience with its joystick-controlled movement and context-sensitive interactions. Players can throw grenades, engage in close-quarters boxing matches with energy bars, and interact with objects using a caption-based selection system. The ultimate goal is to free the prisoners, sabotage the asteroid's systems, confront the Mekon, and make a daring escape, all while managing limited resources and solving environmental challenges.

Part of franchise:
Dan Dare (last 3 games)

31.12.1990

In this third installment of the Dan Dare series, players control the titular hero as he escapes Treen captivity on a scientific satellite orbiting Venus. Dan must navigate five levels using teleporters, collect fuel cans for an escape shuttle, and battle Treen enemies with various weapons. The game features a mix of exploration, combat, and resource management, as Dan uses his jetpack to traverse the satellite while managing its limited fuel. Players can purchase weapons through computer terminals and must defeat the Mekon leader to gain access to teleporters. The ultimate goal is to fuel the escape shuttle and flee the Treen satellite.

31.12.1988

Dan Dare II: Mekon's Revenge is a fast-paced action game that pits the heroic Dan Dare against his nemesis, Mekon. Players infiltrate Mekon's spaceship, racing against time to disable control boxes and thwart the villain's plans. The game features genetically engineered SuperTreens as enemies, multiple levels to navigate, and a points system that rewards players with extra lives. With limited resources and the constant threat of Mekon and his Treen allies, players must strategically manage their energy and shields while progressing through increasingly challenging stages.

31.12.1986

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a licensed action-adventure game based on the iconic British comic strip character. Players control Dan as he boards the Anastasia ship, which is promptly attacked by the hostile Treen aliens. Armed with a laser, Dan must race against time to locate and disarm a planetary destruction device. The game involves exploring the ship, battling Treens, and strategically transporting five crucial components to the control room for diffusion. Dan can only carry one part at a time, adding to the challenge. If captured, he's imprisoned but can escape, though this disorients his progress. The game balances combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving as Dan fights to save Earth from the Treen threat, culminating in a final escape to the surface.

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