Tyrian 2000
Release Date: January 1, 1999
Arcade, science fiction, in space, shoot 'em up, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN
A special version of the scrolled shooter in science fiction climates, published in 1995. We control a small spacecraft and shoot down enemy units arriving from above the screen. During the campaign mode, we improve our equipment by making purchases for credits gained during the mission. Compared to the original, a new chapter has been added, the available fleet has been diversified and numerous errors have been corrected.
Tyrian 2000 is the resumption of the classic two-dimensional production straight from vending machines published in 1995 under the title Tyrian. This includes the control of a spacecraft and the task of surviving a wave of enemies arriving from the edge of the screen and then defeating the exceptionally strong boss at the end of each stage. As the game progresses, we get access to a more and more substantial arsenal and discover more and more fragments of the presented story.
For the purpose of this edition, the authors have prepared a new content, including an additional, fifth chapter entitled Hazudra Fodder. Thanks to him we can learn more about the story presented in the original. The game was also enriched with new spacecraft available in the store and Timed Battle fun mode. We choose one of the three stages (Deliani, Space Station or Savara) and get a certain amount of time to complete the whole level. At the end, points are calculated based on the number of enemies defeated, saved lives and speed. Great importance was also attached to removing any errors known from the original.
The beginning of the story of Tyrian 2000 has not changed and the adventure begins in the distant future in 2003. The main character is Trent Hawkins, a pilot who searches for places to settle on terraformed planets. The last one was near the territory inhabited by the Hazudra breed, which resembled lizards. One day Trent's best friend of the breed, Buce Quesillac, was shot unexpectedly. A dying buddy betrayed him that behind this action there is a large Microsol corporation leading the terraforming process. There is a serious presumption that it has been able to discover a priceless mineral, due to its properties for levelling the gravitational force, called Gravitium. Microsol Corporation intends to use it secretly in its flying units and has therefore begun to liquidate all those who know its secret. As a result, Trent becomes another target and decides to flee to the free world of Savar. Then the right adventure begins.
During the main feature mode we take part in a series of missions taking place on different planets. After completing each stage we get to know another part of the story and go to the shop, where we buy better and better items of equipment, including front, side and rear cannons, armour, protective shields or a battery that allows us to use more and more energy-consuming equipment at the same time. The side cannons, unlike the main cannons, allow the use of e.g. powerful bombs dealing huge damage, but we can use them only several times during the mission.
In addition to the feature mode, the creators also prepared a more simplified Arcade. In this case, at the start we choose the basic equipment, and during the game we try to capture the incoming power-ups allowing us to improve the controlled machine. Two players controlling different ships can take part in the game at the same time. One of them is more manoeuvrable, but less durable, while the other has a thick armor and a powerful gun, but moves much slower.
Tyrian 2000 has a two-dimensional graphic design. The whole gameplay is observed from a bird's eye view, moving on different planets. Each of them is characterized by a different climate and new types of opponents. During combat, the screen is enveloped in multicolored missiles coming in from all sides.
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Last updated on August 14, 2015
Tyrian 2000 Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Eclipse Software
Publisher: Epic Games
Age restrictions: none
