Into Oblivion

Into Oblivion

Developer	Stephen Curtis
Company	Mastertronic
Publisher	Mastertronic
Musician	Mastertronic
Release	1986
Platform(s)	CPC
Genre	Shoot-'em-up
OS	CPC
Game Modes	Single player
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Into Oblivion is a shoot-'em-up by Mastertronic.

Plot

Following the destruction of the evil computer that once ruled this galaxy you must seek the only safe planet to avoid the erratic droids (the evil computers leftover servants) who have been programmed to obliterate you. With 2,500 screens your task is not easy, however, if you do not succeed you will be blown into oblivion by the droids.

Gameplay

You control the 'Seeker MK II' around which allows for exploration of the various screens on each planet. There are various hazardous life forms about (erratic / unpredictable droids and a primitive race of human-like creatures) which you can destroy with your unlimited supply of lasers. Spacecraft exist which can take you to other planets. Be aware of where you have been as it is very easy to get lost - you are going to need a map. Scattered around are various objects that have a certain purpose. Some allow further game progression, others give you extra lives. You only have 9 lives and you will need them as there are 42 planets and 2500 screens! Make sure you have collected enough 'Psyche' units (over 90) and transport them to the legendary 'Safe Planet' in order to complete the game. Will you make it or will the droids blow you into oblivion?. Joystick or keyboard can be used. Good luck!

The Planets

Each planet in the game is named. Here is the list of the 42 planets (no particular order): SAFRIK, NONTERRA, QUORRZ, SECRA, KLYVICK, HICKJRY, HUWVENLY, RESFGER, JINK, ASASZK, YURIOP, STAVEL, DERWINY, IUOPLY, UHGUHG, GOODLZ, SANZA, COMSANRY, COLTURY, CENTURE, CONTACZ, AKREY, BZINDIVE, ATTENZR, WAYZRE, ELTHAMT, STOUTIGE, CHEYLESIX, WICZWIRE, PALACKRY, MONOLARK, SCAPERZ, ALCLSON, DOMERRI, TRESSERIP, PENTONZ, OLPIUYR, GRAPOS 1, GRAPOS 2, GRAPOS 3,THIRSIK 1 and NORAL.

Obviously the safe planet is the last or 43rd planet you need to locate to complete the game.

Ties with Previous Games

According to the "Aim of the Game" text on the reverse side of the inlay, this game follows on from Nonterraqueous 2 (Soul of a Robot) (after the destruction of the evil computer).
In this game you must actually collect 'Psyche' - in the previous Nonterraqueous games, you already have 'Psyche'.
There are 42 planets to explore, in Nonterraqueous there were 42 levels to explore.
You control the 'Seeker MK II' - the original 'Seeker' was in Nonterraqueous
One of the planets is named Nonterra.

Critical reception

Amstrad Action gave Into Oblivion an overall rating of 70%, highlighting the large number of screens and the exploration and mapping required to find the safe planet. However, the gameplay was criticized for the lack of excitement from obstacles and enemies.