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Tyrian 2000

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This shoot-'em-up features a complex plot, ship upgrades, and multiplayer as you battle the evil MicroSol corporation.

Tyrian 2000 is an expanded version of Tyrian, released for DOS in 1999 by Eclipse Software and XSIV Games. It is the original release of this exact version, so both release_year and original_release_year are 1999.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1999
Genre
Perspective
Top-down
Size
5.08 MB
Version
tyrian.exe
Rating
0 votes

About Tyrian 2000

Tyrian 2000 is an enhanced version of the earlier shoot 'em up Tyrian. The player assumes the role of pilot Trent Hawkings, who engages in a series of missions against the corporate entity MicroSol. This conflict involves a narrative with recurring betrayals and personal losses, requiring the protagonist to revisit certain locations under altered circumstances.

The game distinguishes itself within its genre through a detailed ship customization system. Players can modify their vessel's hull, select and improve various front and rear weapons, and upgrade defensive and power systems. The available equipment includes numerous ship models and over a hundred weapon types.

Beyond the single-player campaign, the software supports two-player cooperative or competitive play through local, network, or direct connection options. The 2000 re-release incorporates a new episode titled Hazudra Fodder, engine refinements for improved stability and control, compatibility with Windows operating systems, and an additional Timed Battle mode.

Tyrian 2000 Screenshots

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Main Menu
Game Type Selection
Level 1
The Full Game Menu
Plot? Yessiree!
Ship Info.
Customizing the Ship
Entering a Level
A More Typical View of the Game
Level Completion