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Into Oblivion

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{| align="right" valign="top"|{{Infobox Game
|Image = [[Image:IO_COVER.jpg|center|Into Oblivion front cover]]
|Developer = [[Stephen Curtis]]
|Company = [[Mastertronic]]
|Publisher = [[Mastertronic]]
|Musician = [[Mastertronic]]
|Release = [[:Category:Games 1986|1986]]
|Platform = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]]
|Genre = Shoot-'em-up
|OS = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]]
|GameModes = Single player
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
|Language = {{EN}}
}}
|}
'''''Into Oblivion''''' is a shoot-'em-up by [[Mastertronic]].
== Plot ==
Following the desctruction 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 Droidsdroids.
== Gameplay ==
You control a small vehicle (the 'Seeker MK II Seeker) ' around which allows for exploration of the various screens. Joystick or keyboard can be usedon 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 laser beamslasers. Space craft 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 to keep that have a certain purpose. Some allow further game progression, others give you amusedextra 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.<ref name=aa/>
== Media ==
== Screenshots ==
<gallery style="clear: both">
Image:Into Oblivion Start Screen.png|Welcome screenImage:Into Oblivion Scr2.png|Start position with directions to Safe PlanetImage:Into Oblivion Scr3.png|Taking off from QuorrzImage:Into Oblivion In Game.png|Exploring HuwvenlyImage:Into Oblivion Scr4.png|Invulnerability shield activatedImage:Into Oblivion Scr5.png|Exploring JinkImage:Into Oblivion Scr9.png|Lost on GoodlzImage:Into Oblivion Scr8.png|Psyche found on UghughImage:IO_corrosiveatmosphere.png|Corrosive atmosphereImage:IO_spaceshiptakeoff.png|Between planetsImage:IO_gamecrashgoingbeyondnonterra.png|Game crash going beyond NonterraImage:IOSafePlanetFoundNotEnoughPsyche.png|Safe planet - but not enough PsycheImage:IntoOblivionSafePlanetGameCompleteScreen.png|Safe planet - game over! Safety at last!
</gallery>
 
== Reviews ==
* [http://cpcwiki.eu/imgs/3/38/Amstrad_Action009_53.jpg Amstrad Action Issue 9]
* {{CPCGameReviews|i/index3.html#into_oblivion}}
* [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''
== Cheat Mode ==
* [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/File:TAU_22Page17.JPG The Amstrad User Issue 22]
 
<code>
10 MEMORY 4999<br>
20 LOAD"IO",5000<br>
30 POKE &3232,0<br>
40 CALL 5003
</code>
 
== Map ==
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.
== Download ==
* {{CPCPower|1172}}
* {{EnWiki|Into_Oblivion_(video_game)}}
* {{CPCGameReviews|i[http:/index3/www.html#into_oblivion}}genesis8bit.fr/amstrad/game-rom/amstrad-game.php?prog_id=2373&title=Into%20oblivion&creator=Mastertronic Genesis8Bit]* [http://cpcoxygenwww.fxwebdevelopmentvideo-games-museum.com/aa_depoten/game/009JS.html ''Amstrad Action'' June 1986 issue (#9)] - the review of ''Into -Oblivion'' is on page 53/38/3/25579 Video Games Museum]* [http://www.cpcwikiamstradabandonware.eucom/imgsen/thumbgame/0into-oblivion/05964 Amstrad Abandonware]* [http:/Tilt33-1986-page2021.jpg/120px-Tilt33-1986-page2021cpcrulez.jpg ''Tilt'' Magazine (fr) Issue #33 1986/GamesTest/into_oblivion.htm CPCrulez] * [http://www.uvlist.net/game-47789- a review of ''Into +Oblivion''UVList]* [http://www.guter.org/mastertronic_artwork.htm Original Mastertronic Artworks site] 
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