Universal Warrior

Universal Warrior, known on PC as The Machines, is a top-down maze shooter set in a science fiction environment. Players control a remote robot through labyrinthine maps, engaging in combat with mechanical opponents.

The experience is structured around an economic cycle where in-level performance directly funds equipment upgrades. Money earned from these encounters is used to purchase improvements across five categories, enhancing the robot's capabilities and durability. Conversely, damage sustained requires financial investment in repairs, which promotes a careful approach to action sequences.

Support exists for solo play, two-player competitive matches using a single computer, and a cooperative split-screen mode. While the Amiga and PC releases share the same core design, they feature completely distinct sets of levels.