Maniax is an arcade developed by Kingsoft, released 31 December 1988 on Amiga, Atari ST/STE and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
What Maniax is
Maniax is an arcade game developed by Kingsoft and released in 1988. It is available on Amiga, Atari ST/STE and Commodore C64/128/MAX.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Maniax is a fast-paced action-platformer developed by Kingsoft. Players navigate chaotic levels filled with unpredictable enemies and obstacles, relying on agility and quick reflexes. With vibrant graphics and an engaging soundtrack, the game challenges players to overcome increasingly difficult stages while collecting power-ups to enhance their abilities.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Maniax launched on 31 December 1988, within three weeks of Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad and Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.
Released around the same time: Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance, Keith Van Eron's Pro Soccer, Laser Squad, Cybernoid: The Fighting Machine.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 2 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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