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The Final Matrix

In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the…

31 December 1987

The Final Matrix is an adventure developed by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd., released 31 December 1987 on Amstrad CPC, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

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What The Final Matrix is

The Final Matrix is an adventure game developed by Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd. and released in 1987. It is available on Amstrad CPC, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Final Matrix launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

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When did The Final Matrix come out?
The Final Matrix was released on 31 December 1987 for Amstrad CPC, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

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