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{{Infobox Game
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[[image:Into Oblivion Cassette.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Into Oblivion by Mastertronic]]
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|Image = [[Image:IO_COVER.jpg|center|Into Oblivion front cover]]
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|Developer = [[Stephen Curtis]]
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|Company = [[Mastertronic]]
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|Publisher = [[Mastertronic]]
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|Musician = [[Mastertronic]]
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1986|1986]]
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|Platform = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]]
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|Genre = Shoot-'em-up
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|OS = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]]
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|GameModes = Single player
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|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
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|Media = {{Tape}}
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|Language = {{EN}}
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}}
  
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Into Oblivion is a game from [[Mastertronic]]
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'''''Into Oblivion''''' is a shoot-'em-up by [[Mastertronic]].
  
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== Information ==
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== Plot ==
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Following the destruction of the evil computer that once ruled this galaxy you must seek the only safe planet to avoid the erratic droids (the evil computers leftover servants) who have been programmed to obliterate you. With 2,500 screens your task is not easy, however, if you do not succeed you will be blown into oblivion by the droids.
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|Title:|| '''Into Oblivion'''
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|Written by:|| Stephen N Curtis
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|Company:|| [[Mastertronic]]
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|Type:|| Arcade / Platform
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|Year:|| 1986
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== CPCGameReviews ==
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== Gameplay ==
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You control the 'Seeker MK II' around which allows for exploration of the various screens on each planet. There are various hazardous life forms about (erratic / unpredictable droids and a primitive race of human-like creatures) which you can destroy with your unlimited supply of lasers. Spacecraft exist which can take you to other planets. Be aware of where you have been as it is very easy to get lost - you are going to need a map. Scattered around are various objects that have a certain purpose. Some allow further game progression, others give you extra lives. You only have 9 lives and you will need them as there are 42 planets and 2500 screens! Make sure you have collected enough 'Psyche' units (over 90) and transport them to the legendary 'Safe Planet' in order to complete the game. Will you make it or will the droids blow you into oblivion?. Joystick or keyboard can be used. Good luck!
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|rowspan=2  valign="middle"|[[Image:into_oblivion.png|140px|Into Oblivion]] 
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|After destroying the computer on the planet Nonterraqueous, our hero must now escape and find a planet that offers safety - but there are 42 planets in this system, and he can't simply fly from one planet to another one of his choice. Instead, there is a complicated transportation network with lots of connections between them. If you're thinking that this sounds boring, it certainly is! The graphics are awful, and so is the music - although it can be turned off. There is very little scenery, and one section of a planet looks much like another. There are also aliens which fly around the planets, but they are no real threat. You'll need to make a map or you'll become hopelessly disoriented, but the game is so boring that you won't want to make the effort
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|align="right"|Rating 2
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== Game Play ==
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You control a small vehicle around which allows for exploration of the various screens. Joystick or keyboard can be used. There are various hazardous life forms about which you can destroy with your unlimited supply of laser beams. Space craft exist which can take you to other planets. Be aware of where you have been as it is easy to get lost. Scattered around are various objects to keep you amused. You have 9 lives and you will need them as there are 42 planets and 2500 screens. Good luck!
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== Screenshots ==
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== The Planets ==
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Each planet in the game is named. Here is the list of the 42 planets (no particular order):
  
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NONTERRA, QUORRZ, SECRA, SAFRIK, KLYVICK, HICKJRY, HUWVENLY, RESFGER, JINK, ASASZK, YURIOP, STAVEL, DERWINY, IUOPLY, UHGUHG, GOODLZ, SANZA, COMSANRY, COLTURY, CENTURE, CONTACZ, AKREY, BZINDIVE, ATTENZR, WAYZRE, ELTHAMT, STOUTIGE, CHEYLESIX, WICZWIRE, PALACKRY, MONOLARK, SCAPERZ, ALCLSON, DOMERRI, TRESSERIP, PENTONZ, OLPIUYR, GRAPOS 1, GRAPOS 2, GRAPOS 3,THIRSIK 1 and NORAL.
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image:Into Oblivion Start Screen.png
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image:Into Oblivion In Game.png
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image:Into Oblivion Cassette Back.jpg
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</gallery>
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== Cover ==
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Somewhere in the 2500+ screen maze is one or more safe planets that you need to find in order to complete the game.
  
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== Ties with Previous Games ==
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image:Into Oblivion Cassette.jpg|
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* According to the "Aim of the Game" text on the reverse side of the inlay, this game follows on from [[Nonterraqueous 2 (Soul of a Robot)]] (after the destruction of the evil computer).
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* In this game you must actually collect 'Psyche' - in the previous Nonterraqueous games, you already have 'Psyche'.
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* There are 42 planets to explore, in [[Nonterraqueous]] there were 42 levels to explore.
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* You control the 'Seeker MK II' - the original 'Seeker' was in [[Nonterraqueous]]
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* One of the planets is named Nonterra.
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==Critical reception==
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[[Amstrad Action]] gave ''Into Oblivion'' an overall rating of 70%, highlighting the large number of screens and the exploration and mapping required to find the safe planet. However, the gameplay was criticized for the lack of excitement from obstacles and enemies.
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== Media ==
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<gallery caption="Into Oblivion">
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image:Into Oblivion Cassette.jpg
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image:IOCassette.jpg
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image:IO_Inlay_Full.jpg
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image:IO_Inlay_Reverse_Full.jpg
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== Links ==  
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== Screenshots ==
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http://www.cpcgamereviews.com/i/index3.html
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<gallery style="clear: both">
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Image:Into Oblivion Start Screen.png|Welcome screen
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr2.png|Start position with directions to Safe Planet
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr3.png|Taking off from Quorrz
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Image:Into Oblivion In Game.png|Exploring Huwvenly
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr4.png|Invulnerability shield activated
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr5.png|Exploring Jink
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr9.png|Lost on Goodlz
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Image:Into Oblivion Scr8.png|Psyche found on Ughugh
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Image:IO_corrosiveatmosphere.png|Corrosive atmosphere
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Image:IO_spaceshiptakeoff.png|Between planets
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Image:IO_gamecrashgoingbeyondnonterra.png|Game crash going beyond Nonterra
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Image:IOSafePlanetFoundNotEnoughPsyche.png|Safe planet - but not enough Psyche
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Image:IntoOblivionSafePlanetGameCompleteScreen.png|Safe planet - game over! Safety at last!
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</gallery>
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== Reviews ==
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* [http://cpcwiki.eu/imgs/3/38/Amstrad_Action009_53.jpg Amstrad Action Issue 9]
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* {{CPCGameReviews|i/index3.html#into_oblivion}}
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* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/thumb/0/05/Tilt33-1986-page2021.jpg/1280px-Tilt33-1986-page2021.jpg ''Tilt'' Magazine (fr) Issue #33 1986]  - a review of ''Into Oblivion''
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== Cheat Mode ==
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* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:TAU_22Page17.JPG The Amstrad User Issue 22]
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<code>
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10 MEMORY 4999<br>
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20 LOAD"IO",5000<br>
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30 POKE &3232,0<br>
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40 CALL 5003
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</code>
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== Map ==
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This game does claim it has at least 2500 screens so here is a [http://cpcwiki.eu/IO_Map.jpg unfinished game map] which shows where the crucial Psyche units and the safe planets can be found.
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== Download ==
 
== Download ==
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http://tacgr.emuunlim.com/downloads/filedetail.php?recid=467
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* [http://tacgr.emuunlim.com/downloads/filedetail.php?recid=467 The Amstrad CPC Games Resource]
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== Links ==
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* {{CPCPower|1172}}
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* {{EnWiki|Into_Oblivion_(video_game)}}
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* [http://www.genesis8bit.fr/amstrad/game-rom/amstrad-game.php?prog_id=2373&title=Into%20oblivion&creator=Mastertronic Genesis8Bit]
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* [http://www.video-games-museum.com/en/game/Into-Oblivion/38/3/25579 Video Games Museum]
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* [http://www.amstradabandonware.com/en/game/into-oblivion/964 Amstrad Abandonware]
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* [http://cpcrulez.fr/GamesTest/into_oblivion.htm CPCrulez]
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* [http://www.uvlist.net/game-47789-Into+Oblivion UVList]
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* [http://www.guter.org/mastertronic_artwork.htm Original Mastertronic Artworks site]
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[[Category:Games]][[Category:Games 1986]]

Latest revision as of 20:08, 15 December 2013

Into Oblivion
Into Oblivion front cover
Developer Stephen Curtis
Company Mastertronic
Publisher Mastertronic
Musician Mastertronic
Release 1986
Platform(s) CPC
Genre Shoot-'em-up
OS CPC
Game Modes Single player
Controls Keyboard Joystick
Media Cassette
Language Language:english
Information


Into Oblivion is a shoot-'em-up by Mastertronic.

Plot

Following the destruction of the evil computer that once ruled this galaxy you must seek the only safe planet to avoid the erratic droids (the evil computers leftover servants) who have been programmed to obliterate you. With 2,500 screens your task is not easy, however, if you do not succeed you will be blown into oblivion by the droids.

Gameplay

You control the 'Seeker MK II' around which allows for exploration of the various screens on each planet. There are various hazardous life forms about (erratic / unpredictable droids and a primitive race of human-like creatures) which you can destroy with your unlimited supply of lasers. Spacecraft exist which can take you to other planets. Be aware of where you have been as it is very easy to get lost - you are going to need a map. Scattered around are various objects that have a certain purpose. Some allow further game progression, others give you extra lives. You only have 9 lives and you will need them as there are 42 planets and 2500 screens! Make sure you have collected enough 'Psyche' units (over 90) and transport them to the legendary 'Safe Planet' in order to complete the game. Will you make it or will the droids blow you into oblivion?. Joystick or keyboard can be used. Good luck!

The Planets

Each planet in the game is named. Here is the list of the 42 planets (no particular order):

NONTERRA, QUORRZ, SECRA, SAFRIK, KLYVICK, HICKJRY, HUWVENLY, RESFGER, JINK, ASASZK, YURIOP, STAVEL, DERWINY, IUOPLY, UHGUHG, GOODLZ, SANZA, COMSANRY, COLTURY, CENTURE, CONTACZ, AKREY, BZINDIVE, ATTENZR, WAYZRE, ELTHAMT, STOUTIGE, CHEYLESIX, WICZWIRE, PALACKRY, MONOLARK, SCAPERZ, ALCLSON, DOMERRI, TRESSERIP, PENTONZ, OLPIUYR, GRAPOS 1, GRAPOS 2, GRAPOS 3,THIRSIK 1 and NORAL.

Somewhere in the 2500+ screen maze is one or more safe planets that you need to find in order to complete the game.

Ties with Previous Games

  • According to the "Aim of the Game" text on the reverse side of the inlay, this game follows on from Nonterraqueous 2 (Soul of a Robot) (after the destruction of the evil computer).
  • In this game you must actually collect 'Psyche' - in the previous Nonterraqueous games, you already have 'Psyche'.
  • There are 42 planets to explore, in Nonterraqueous there were 42 levels to explore.
  • You control the 'Seeker MK II' - the original 'Seeker' was in Nonterraqueous
  • One of the planets is named Nonterra.

Critical reception

Amstrad Action gave Into Oblivion an overall rating of 70%, highlighting the large number of screens and the exploration and mapping required to find the safe planet. However, the gameplay was criticized for the lack of excitement from obstacles and enemies.

Media

  • Into Oblivion
  • Into Oblivion Cassette.jpg
  • IOCassette.jpg
  • IO Inlay Full.jpg
  • IO Inlay Reverse Full.jpg

Screenshots

  • Welcome screen

  • Start position with directions to Safe Planet

  • Taking off from Quorrz

  • Exploring Huwvenly

  • Invulnerability shield activated

  • Exploring Jink

  • Lost on Goodlz

  • Psyche found on Ughugh

  • Corrosive atmosphere

  • Between planets

  • Game crash going beyond Nonterra

  • Safe planet - but not enough Psyche

  • Safe planet - game over! Safety at last!

Reviews

Cheat Mode

10 MEMORY 4999
20 LOAD"IO",5000
30 POKE &3232,0
40 CALL 5003

Map

This game does claim it has at least 2500 screens so here is a unfinished game map which shows where the crucial Psyche units and the safe planets can be found.

Download

Links

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