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Gang of Five, Virgin Games

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a licensed action-adventure game based on the iconic British comic strip character. Players control Dan as he boards the Anastasia ship, which is promptly attacked by the hostile Treen aliens. Armed with a laser, Dan must race against time to locate and disarm a planetary destruction device. The game involves exploring the ship, battling Treens, and strategically transporting five crucial components to the control room for diffusion. Dan can only carry one part at a time, adding to the challenge. If captured, he's imprisoned but can escape, though this disorients his progress. The game balances combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving as Dan fights to save Earth from the Treen threat, culminating in a final escape to the surface.

Gang of Five, Virgin Games

Dan Dare II: Mekon's Revenge is a fast-paced action game that pits the heroic Dan Dare against his nemesis, Mekon. Players infiltrate Mekon's spaceship, racing against time to disable control boxes and thwart the villain's plans. The game features genetically engineered SuperTreens as enemies, multiple levels to navigate, and a points system that rewards players with extra lives. With limited resources and the constant threat of Mekon and his Treen allies, players must strategically manage their energy and shields while progressing through increasingly challenging stages.

Gang of Five, Virgin Games

An action game that takes place in a castle-like maze.

Gang of Five, Virgin Games, Mastertronic

An adventure game where the player must help their chosen character become the Shogun of Japan. Based on the 1975 novel by James Clavell.

Gang of Five, Amsoft, Virgin Games

Sorcery+ is an expanded re-release of Sorcery. Besides new graphics and sound, it features an additional scenario which is played after finishing the original content. Here the player visits 28 new locations in a quest to destroy the necromancer.

Gang of Five, Electronic Arts

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future is a sci-fi action-adventure game for the Commodore 64. Players control the titular hero as he infiltrates an asteroid base to thwart the alien Mekon's plan for galactic domination. Accompanied by the alien Stripey, Dan must explore the asteroid, collect items, and engage in hand-to-hand combat with Treen guards. The game blends side-scrolling exploration with boxing-style combat, challenging players to rescue prisoners, sabotage the base, and ultimately confront the Mekon. With its mix of action, puzzle-solving, and storytelling, Dan Dare offers a classic space adventure experience. The Commodore 64 version offers a distinctive gameplay experience with its joystick-controlled movement and context-sensitive interactions. Players can throw grenades, engage in close-quarters boxing matches with energy bars, and interact with objects using a caption-based selection system. The ultimate goal is to free the prisoners, sabotage the asteroid's systems, confront the Mekon, and make a daring escape, all while managing limited resources and solving environmental challenges.

Gang of Five, Virgin Games

Gang of Five, Virgin Games

Action Force: International Heroes is a video game released by Virgin Games in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and in 1988 for the Amstrad CPC. The game is set in the world of the Action Force (G.I. Joe) toys by Hasbro. The ZX Spectrum version of the game differs notably from the Commodore and Amstrad versions.

Gang of Five, Virgin Games

Action Force II is a licensed G.I. Joe game, developed by Gang of Five and published on the ZX Spectrum.