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Isolated Warrior

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Also known as
Max Warrior: Wakusei Kaigenrei マックス・ウォーリアー ~惑星戒厳令~

Control a lone soldier in an isometric shooter, collecting powerups to fire in multiple directions and repel an alien invasion.

Isolated Warrior (Max Warrior: Wakusei Kaigenrei) was released for the NES in 1991; it was the original game and not a port of an earlier title.


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About Isolated Warrior

Isolated Warrior is a shoot-em-up where the player controls Max Maverick, a sole survivor from his planet's military. The game presents its action from an isometric overhead view, with the character in constant forward motion, either walking or flying.

Players begin with a standard laser weapon but can find upgrades to alter its firing pattern, allowing shots in several directions. Additional collectibles include bombs, which can be deployed during jumps, and protective shields.

The setting involves an alien invasion that has left Max as the last operative, and he undertakes a mission to eliminate the threat alone.

Isolated Warrior Screenshots

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Opening story screen
Title screen
Pass code entry screen
Level card
Game action; hero has shield powerup
Watch those pits
Jumping, flipping, and bombing, all at once
Miniboss, halfway through the first level
Swept away to a bonus powerup level
The main boss of the first level