The top 30 Amiga games of all time! Part 1

Stuart Sumner
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Computing counts down the best ever titles released on the Amiga

22. Gods

 

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The appearance of the popular ‘Gods' in the bottom third of an all-time 30 best Amiga games ranking is sure to raise eyebrows and set internet commentators to ‘flame', but yet here it is. A superb title from 1991, developed by the Bitmap Brothers, an outfit who could literally do no wrong in that era, it allows the player to control Greek legend Hercules in his quest for immortality.

Brilliantly, especially for the ‘90s, the AI allowed enemies to adapt not just to the player's positioning, but also to his level of skill, ratcheting the challenge up or down depending on player performance. If only Dark Souls would do likewise...

In terms of gameplay Gods is a platformer, but one where forward-thinking and skill are required more than a desire to rush through a level in the style of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Gods was hugely well received, and praised for its gameplay, graphics, and music - quality across all three being a hallmark of Bitmap Brothers' titles at the time.

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