Metropolis
Metropolis is a game inspired by Capcom's Trojan, offering a unique twist on beat 'em ups. Players must defeat enemies using only a sword and shield. Set in a post-nuclear disaster city governed by the law of…
Metropolis is an arcade developed by Topo Soft, released 31 December 1989 on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
What Metropolis is
Metropolis is an arcade game developed by Topo Soft and released in 1989. It is available on Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The whole city is a real trap, full of dangers behind every corner and with a multitude of enemy warriors ready to end Geitor's aspirations. The best warriors of the forces of evil have set out to destroy themselves and end the Townsman rebellion in this way.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Metropolis launched on 31 December 1989, within three weeks of Fantasy World Dizzy, A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, Denaris and Pipe Dream.
Released around the same time: Fantasy World Dizzy, A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia, Denaris, Pipe Dream.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Quick answers
Metropolis — frequently asked questions
When did Metropolis come out?
If you like this
Games like Metropolis
86
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound
84
Marvel Cosmic Invasion
90
Soulstone Survivors
87
Lovish
79
Mexican Ninja
89
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
86
Aaero2: Black Razor Edition
80
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
85
Keys of Fury
81
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind
85
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
80