Switchblade II

Switchblade II (1991)

by Gremlin Graphics
Genres:Platform, Shooter, Fighting
Themes:Action, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player
Story:Switchblade II is a computer action game. It was released for the Amiga and the Atari ST by Gremlin in May 1991, and for the Atari Lynx in 1992. A sequel to Switchblade, Switchblade II is an action-platformer. The action is viewed from the side. The player guides the protagonist, Hiro, through six levels infested with mechanoid, metal-clad enemies. Weapons include a knife, homing missiles, a laser beam, a flame thrower and shuriken. Although the game was developed in the UK, its graphics had a distinctly Japanese style, similar to manga.Show more
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user avatar@Hustlefanuser avatar@Hustlefan
January 11, 2025
This is one of my favorite childhood games. I was never able to beat it but it was a lot of fun. Good times! 🥰 I would love to play it again! The first part in the series is already available on GOG, so please bring the sequel as well!
user avatar@Karaikouser avatar@Karaiko
March 27, 2025
One of my earliest video game memories, I played it with a joystick on our Amiga computer as a kid. Would absolutely love to play it again and see if I can get further :)
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