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Southern Belle is a train simulation video game published by Hewson Consultants in 1985. Southern Belle was unique at the time of release in that it was the first 3D steam train simulator available for home computers. The game allows the user to take over the fireman and/or driver duties on a King Arthur class passenger steam locomotive on the London to Brighton line. It was programmed by Mike Male, who teamed up with friend and railway buff Bob Hillyer.[1]

Fantastic Four, Hewson Consultants

You participate in an illegal car race in which you are allowed to use every possible method to win.

Hewson Consultants, Rack-It

This side-view shoot 'em up involves trying to retrieve two nuclear weapons which have been stolen by terrorists. These are located at opposite ends of the playing area, so you can pursue them in either order. Needless to say, the terrorists have plenty of forces out to prevent you getting too far. Unusually, the game features both a helicopter and a tank - you choose either from the base, and can fly/drive back there to change. The best strategy is to use the helicopter to shoot out air-based enemies and repair the various bridges, then return for the tank. You get 4000 seconds in which to complete all this, and losing a life costs you 500 of these.

Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., Acclaim Entertainment, Hewson Consultants

Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine is a shoot 'em up developed and published in 1987 by Hewson Consultants for the ZX Spectrum, and was then ported to the Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, NES, and Amiga. It was programmed by Raffaele Cecco. The Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Atari ST versions featured a main theme by Dave Rogers, while the Commodore C64 version (later released on the Wii's Virtual Console service) featured a completely different theme by Jeroen Tel.

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Cybernoid II: The Revenge is a challenging flip-screen shoot 'em up that builds upon its predecessor. Players pilot the advanced Cybernoid craft on a mission to recover stolen cargo from pirate ships. The game features a diverse arsenal of weapons, including sideways-aiming guns, bouncing bombs, and smart bombs, which players must use strategically to overcome varying levels of hazards and unpredictable enemy behavior. Success hinges on collecting at least 1500 points of cargo while navigating through treacherous environments, often requiring quick decisions between engaging enemies and making timely escapes.

Hewson Consultants, Players Software

A fast based vertical scrolling shooter written by John Phillips, the man behind Nebulus (also known as Tower Toppler).

Hewson Consultants

Netherworld is a shoot 'em up video game published by Hewson in 1988. It was originally developed by Jukka Tapanimäki for the Commodore 64, and original music was composed by Jori Olkkonen.

Realms, Hewson Consultants

Custodian is the very first release for the Atari Jaguar by Piko Interactive. The game is an Arcade shooter in which you have to protect energy bases from parasites that are trying to drain it dry! It features 4 area levels, many weapons and power ups, and awesome chiptune music!

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Exolon is a classic side-scrolling action game developed by Hewson Consultants and released in 1987 for various 8-bit home computer platforms. Players control Vitorc, a space marine equipped with an armored exoskeleton suit, as he navigates through 125 screens of hostile alien terrain. The game's core gameplay revolves around precise shooting, strategic grenade use, and skillful maneuvering to overcome a relentless array of enemies and environmental hazards. Known for its high difficulty level, Exolon challenges players with fast-paced action that demands quick reflexes and careful planning. What sets Exolon apart is its distinctive visual style, which pushed the graphical boundaries of 8-bit computers in its era. The game features detailed sprites and backgrounds that create a unique sci-fi atmosphere, complemented by a pulsing soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience. This combination of challenging gameplay, striking visuals, and atmospheric audio helped Exolon stand out in the late 1980s gaming landscape, earning it a cult following among retro gaming enthusiasts. Despite its simple premise, the game's intense action and memorable presentation have secured its place as a notable title in the history of side-scrolling shooters.

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Sensible Software, Hewson Consultants

A side scrolling shooter.

Hewson Consultants

Zynaps is a traditional "left to right" shooter

Hewson Consultants, Telcogames

Badh the queen has imposed a terrible vengeance on the land by kidnapping the fairies. To restore things their rightful way, you must rescue them. As you progress through the levels of platform-adventure action, you will come across fairies which are rescued by touching them. Enemies include Venus Fly Traps, localized acid rain showers and dragons, which can be avoided or shot in the bonus shoot 'em up sections. You will need help to reach some levels; this comes from Mael Dvin the Eagle.

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Viewed from above in levels with simple sideways scrolling, the objective on each level is to shoot each of the weapons crates, before going through the newly-opened exit. Guard droids must be avoided, but shooting them can leave them inactive for a short period of time, and they can now be shot or hit to push them in that direction, which can be used strategically to make more paths available. There is a 2-minute time limit on each level. Every 5th level has a nuclear weapon guarded by a seeking enemy droid, which continually follows you.

ST Software, Hewson Consultants

After defeating the Lord of Chaos, new trouble awaits Maroc in the form of Morog the Shapeshifter Witch Queen of the North who tries to recover the five crowns of Dragontorc in order to remake the Torc of Power.

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Golf Master allows you to play a full round of golf on a course – either alone or with up to three friends. Before starting, you can select various options, such as skill level (Beginner, Amateur, or Pro) – which affects wind conditions. You can choose whether to compete in a tournament or practice on a single hole. It's also possible to decide how many holes to play – 1–18, 1–9, 10–18, or just one hole. The game presents a top-down view of the course, and by pressing the spacebar, you can view the rest of the layout. You select your club, direction, and shot power – and watch an animation of the swing. When playing with friends, you must wait for each player to finish the hole, rather than alternating after every shot as in real golf.

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Flippo must travel through the Mazes of the Upper Plane turning the tiles as he goes. Avoiding the gliding aliens that appear to hinder his quest. Collect icons to gain extra power and bound over the starspangled black holes to avoid being suspended, lost in inner space.

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Lead Sir Galaheart in his battle to free the Land of Torot from the grasp of the Evil Queen and her cohorts of mindless ghosts. There are a host of characters cowering in their homes for him to meet and trade with.

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Uridium+ sends you back into a desperate mission where you systematically assault enormous enemy dreadnoughts draining entire planets. You first fight through interceptor waves and heavy defenses before landing directly on the enemy structure to strike at its core. There you extract vital energy resources under constant pressure, knowing that escape requires one final dangerous attack run. Rearranged stages and the freedom to land at any time increase the pace and make the challenge feel sharper and more intense.

Eldritch the Cat Ltd., Hewson Consultants

You must guide Ozymandias through the catacombs of Astaroth's domain. To aid you in your quest you can pick up nine different mind powers, which act as powerups. These powerups include levitation - allowing you to float, Pyrokinetics - ability to create fire with your mind, and shape shifting. The game is in the platform style and you must jump and duck the various obstacles you encounter. The monsters you will meet include giant scorpions, beholders and fire elementals. You will have to defeat Astaroth's 3 guardians of the soul along the way, firstly a sphinx, secondly a 3 headed hydra and finally a marlith demon. Once you have defeated the guardians you will have to face Astaroth herself in a battle of the minds using the powerups you have collected.

Realms, Hewson Consultants, Ballistic

Onslaught is an action platformer originally released for the Amiga and ported to the Atari ST, Genesis, and XBL Community Games.

Graftgold, Hewson Consultants

The game is set on a spaceship viewed from a top-down perspective. The ship consists of numerous rooms and levels, each one populated by hostile robots or "droids". The player, in control of a special droid called the "Influence Device", must destroy all the other droids on the ship. Each droid (including the player) is represented as a circle around a three-digit number. The numbers roughly correspond to the droid's "power" or "level", in that higher-numbered droids are tougher to destroy. The Influence Device is numbered "001". The primary way in which the Influence Device destroys other droids is by "linking" with them, effectively taking them over. When the player takes over another droid, the previously-controlled droid is destroyed.

Graftgold, Hewson Consultants

ZX spectrum version of the popular Commodore game "Paradroid." Updated with 3D isometric levels.