Underplayed Gems

Side Arms Hyper Dyne (1988)

Side Arms Hyper Dyne cover
Platforms
DOS, C64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Arcade
Where to get it
My Abandonware
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How it feels

playing Side Arms Hyper Dyne feels like a straightforward, fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up where you pilot a mecha and dodge enemy fire across scrolling stages.

arcade stylefast pacedretromecha actionchallenginghorizontal scrollingshooting

About

Released in 1988 as *Side Arms Hyper Dyne*, the title appeared on a wide range of systems including DOS, Commodore 64, Amiga, and various others such as the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, and arcade cabinets. This entry expands upon its predecessor by introducing new gameplay elements across these diverse platforms.

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