Isometric View Games: 1988 (Super Mario Bros. 3, Exile, Dark Side, Wasteland, Battle of Olympus, Kenseiden and Star Cruiser are released)
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Magnetron (Spectrum/C64, 1988)
Subgenre: Action Adventure?
Perspective: Isometric
Other: Sequel to Quazatron, Grapple mini-game returns
-Map feature
-Elevators
-No save or password save?
Playthrough
Outliers:
Last Ninja 2 (C64 etc. 1988)
Subgenre: Semi-Action Adventure/Maze Action, Level-based without backtracking (two separate paths through level 6)
Perspective: Isometric w/ platforming (more forgiving here)
Other: See the prequel
-Can walk backwards
-Lives system (hamburgers are 1-ups, infinite continues)
-Minor ability/tool gating (the staff moves an object, rope)
Playthrough - Video Guide/Review - Mini Review
Magnetron (Spectrum/C64, 1988)
Subgenre: Action Adventure?
Perspective: Isometric
Other: Sequel to Quazatron, Grapple mini-game returns
-Map feature
-Elevators
-No save or password save?
Playthrough
Outliers:
Last Ninja 2 (C64 etc. 1988)
Subgenre: Semi-Action Adventure/Maze Action, Level-based without backtracking (two separate paths through level 6)
Perspective: Isometric w/ platforming (more forgiving here)
Other: See the prequel
-Can walk backwards
-Lives system (hamburgers are 1-ups, infinite continues)
-Minor ability/tool gating (the staff moves an object, rope)
Playthrough - Video Guide/Review - Mini Review