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'''''Navy |
'''''Navy SEALs''''' is a [[shoot 'em up]] [[Platform game|platform]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Ocean Software]]. It was first released in the [[United Kingdom]] for the [[Amstrad CPC]], [[Amstrad GX4000]] and [[Commodore 64]] in 1990. It was later re-released in the rest of [[Europe]] for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Atari ST]] and [[Amiga]] home computers in the following year. It was then ported to the [[Game Boy]] on 1 September 1991 in the [[United States]]. The game is based on the [[Navy SEALs (film)|film of the same name]] and follows the protagonist, Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, progressing through five [[side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] levels. |
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The game was developed by [[Ocean Software]], renowned for creating video games based on films and other licensed properties. ''Navy |
The game was developed by [[Ocean Software]], renowned for creating video games based on films and other licensed properties. ''Navy SEALs'' focuses on Hawkins recovering caches of [[Stinger missile]]s from [[Arab]] [[soldiers]] in the [[Middle East]]. The game received positive reviews upon release, with critics mainly praising the graphics, presentation and challenging gameplay, but the criticism was directed at the ZX Spectrum port, which received disapproval over its [[monochrome]] graphics. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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[[File:Navy SEALS gameplay.png|thumb|left|240px|A screenshot from the first level of the game. The interface displays Hawkins' health, time remaining, selected weapon, and number of lives.]] |
[[File:Navy SEALS gameplay.png|thumb|left|240px|A screenshot from the first level of the game. The interface displays Hawkins' health, time remaining, selected weapon, and number of lives.]] |
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The game is a [[side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] [[shoot 'em up]]<ref name="IGN overview">{{cite web|title=Navy |
The game is a [[side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] [[shoot 'em up]]<ref name="IGN overview">{{cite web|title=Navy SEALs overview (Game Boy)|url=http://uk.ign.com/games/navy-seals/gb-493001|publisher=IGN|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> and revolves around the protagonist, Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, recovering caches of hidden [[Stinger missile]]s from [[Terrorism in Oman|Arab terrorists]] in [[Oman]].<ref name=crash/> The game features a total of five levels with varying locations and begins with allocating five lives to the player. The main objective of the game is to locate and place time bombs on boxes containing Stinger missiles, in which the player is required to escape before the time runs out.<ref name=crash/> The enemies featured in the game are Arab terrorists; the player must neutralise them by shooting them with their selected weapon, which is a [[handgun]] by default. Other weapons available in the game include [[machine guns]], [[rocket launchers]], and a [[flamethrower]], which are only accessible through finding hidden crates.<ref name=crash/><ref name=CVG/> |
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The second level of the game is in [[Beirut]], and focuses on the player, along with a group of [[Navy |
The second level of the game is in [[Beirut]], and focuses on the player, along with a group of [[United States Navy SEALs|Navy SEALs]], rescuing hostages in a 3D presentation of the city. If the player is successful in rescuing the hostages and recovering all missiles, the remaining forces will rendezvous at a submarine.<ref name=SU/><ref name=CF/> During the game, the player-character may grapple onto ledges, climb ladders, crawl, and jump in any direction.<ref name=crash/> The player can also push large crates in order to reach higher platforms.<ref name=raze/> Combat is focused on shooting an enemy with a weapon on sight, but the player can crawl at any time in order to avoid the oncoming bullets of an enemy.<ref name=SU/><ref name=CVG/> The player is also able to neutralise enemies by dropping down onto them whilst dangling from a higher platform.<ref name=raze/> In every level, the game sets a time limit when a bomb is placed on one of the crates containing Stinger missiles.<ref name=crash/><ref name=raze/> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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The music for ''Navy |
The music for ''Navy SEALs'' was composed by Matthew Cannon, an employee of Ocean Software.<ref>{{cite web|title=Matthew Cannon interview|url=https://www.acast.com/hanselminutes/sid-chips-and-c64-music-with-ocean-software-s-matthew-cannon|publisher=Acast|access-date=12 January 2016|date=13 July 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131213935/https://www.acast.com/hanselminutes/sid-chips-and-c64-music-with-ocean-software-s-matthew-cannon|archive-date=31 January 2016}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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The game received mostly positive reviews upon release. Richard Smith of ''[[Crash (magazine)|Crash]]'' heralded the graphics for their detail, colour and smooth animation, summarising that it was a "landmark in every aspect".<ref name=crash>{{cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=Richard|title=Navy SEALs review - Crash|journal=Crash|date=December 1990|issue=84|url=http://www.crashonline.org.uk/84/seals.htm|pages=74. 75|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Chris Jenkins of ''[[Sinclair User]]'' wrote that the graphics and animation were "fabulous", whilst focusing particular praise on the game's background details.<ref name=SU>{{cite journal|last1=Jenkins|first1=Chris|title=Navy |
The game received mostly positive reviews upon release. Richard Smith of ''[[Crash (magazine)|Crash]]'' heralded the graphics for their detail, colour and smooth animation, summarising that it was a "landmark in every aspect".<ref name=crash>{{cite journal|last1=Smith|first1=Richard|title=Navy SEALs review - Crash|journal=Crash|date=December 1990|issue=84|url=http://www.crashonline.org.uk/84/seals.htm|pages=74. 75|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Chris Jenkins of ''[[Sinclair User]]'' wrote that the graphics and animation were "fabulous", whilst focusing particular praise on the game's background details.<ref name=SU>{{cite journal|last1=Jenkins|first1=Chris|title=Navy SEALs review - Sinclair User|journal=Sinclair User|date=March 1991|pages=12, 13|url=https://archive.org/stream/sinclair-user-magazine-109/SinclairUser_109_Mar_1991#page/n11/mode/2up|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Jeff Matthews of ''[[Raze (magazine)|Raze]]'' praised the graphics for both Amstrad GX4000 and Commodore 64 ports, heralding them as "nicely detailed" and "super-smoothly animated", respectively.<ref name=raze>{{cite journal|last1=Matthews|first1=Jeff|title=Navy SEALs reviews|journal=Raze|date=December 1990|issue=2|url=https://archive.org/stream/RAZE_Issue_02_1990-12_Newsfield_Publishing_GB#page/n39/mode/2up|pages=40, 41|access-date=6 January 2016|publisher=Newsfield Publishing}}</ref> Matt Bielby of ''[[Your Sinclair]]'' praised the presentation and gameplay, citing them both as "out of the ordinary", whilst also praising the developer's attention for detail.<ref name=YS>{{cite journal|last1=Bielby|first1=Matt|title=Navy SEALs review|journal=Your Sinclair|date=February 1991|issue=62|pages=70, 71|url=http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/navyseals.htm|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Steve Fielder of ''[[Commodore Format]]'' praised the game's ability to fully utilise the colour palette of the Commodore 64, in which Fielder praised the "smooth" side scrolling levels and "wonderfully" detailed backdrops.<ref name=CF>{{cite journal|last1=Fielder|first1=Steve|url=https://archive.org/stream/commodore-format-magazine-04/Commodore_Format_Issue_04_1991_01#page/n31/mode/2up|title=Navy Seals review (CF)|journal=Commodore Format|date=January 1991|issue=4|pages=63, 64}}</ref> |
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Two reviewers of ''[[Mean Machines]]'' praised the sprites and background drops, calling both "cleverly animated" and "atmospheric". However, the other reviewer criticised the game's hard difficulty.<ref name=mean>{{cite journal|title=Navy Seals review|journal=Mean Machines|date=December 1990|issue=3|pages=86, 87|url=http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/navysealsgx.pdf|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Robert Swan of ''[[Computer and Video Games]]'' criticised the playability of the ZX Spectrum version, calling it "less playable" due to its presentation in [[monochrome]] and hard difficulty. Reviewing the GX4000 port, Swann praised the "colourful" graphics, but expressed scepticism over the difficulty.<ref name=CVG>{{cite journal|last1=Swan|first1=Robert|title=Navy Seals review (CVG)|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=February 1991|issue=111|pages=45, 46|url=https://archive.org/stream/computer-video-games-magazine-111/CVG111_Feb_1991#page/n45/mode/2up|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Fielder also praised the game's soundtrack as "mystifying".<ref name=CF/> |
Two reviewers of ''[[Mean Machines]]'' praised the sprites and background drops, calling both "cleverly animated" and "atmospheric". However, the other reviewer criticised the game's hard difficulty.<ref name=mean>{{cite journal|title=Navy Seals review|journal=Mean Machines|date=December 1990|issue=3|pages=86, 87|url=http://www.meanmachinesmag.co.uk/pdf/navysealsgx.pdf|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Robert Swan of ''[[Computer and Video Games]]'' criticised the playability of the ZX Spectrum version, calling it "less playable" due to its presentation in [[monochrome]] and hard difficulty. Reviewing the GX4000 port, Swann praised the "colourful" graphics, but expressed scepticism over the difficulty.<ref name=CVG>{{cite journal|last1=Swan|first1=Robert|title=Navy Seals review (CVG)|journal=Computer and Video Games|date=February 1991|issue=111|pages=45, 46|url=https://archive.org/stream/computer-video-games-magazine-111/CVG111_Feb_1991#page/n45/mode/2up|access-date=6 January 2016}}</ref> Fielder also praised the game's soundtrack as "mystifying".<ref name=CF/> |
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Revision as of 06:16, 11 May 2024
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Developer(s) | Ocean Software |
Publisher(s) | Ocean Software |
Programmer(s) | John Meegan |
Artist(s) | Stephen Thomson |
Composer(s) | Matthew Cannon |
Platform(s) | Amstrad CPC, Amstrad GX4000, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, Game Boy |
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Genre(s) | Platform, shoot 'em up |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Navy SEALs is a shoot 'em up platform video game developed and published by Ocean Software. It was first released in the United Kingdom for the Amstrad CPC, Amstrad GX4000 and Commodore 64 in 1990. It was later re-released in the rest of Europe for the ZX Spectrum, Atari ST and Amiga home computers in the following year. It was then ported to the Game Boy on 1 September 1991 in the United States. The game is based on the film of the same name and follows the protagonist, Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, progressing through five side-scrolling levels.
The game was developed by Ocean Software, renowned for creating video games based on films and other licensed properties. Navy SEALs focuses on Hawkins recovering caches of Stinger missiles from Arab soldiers in the Middle East. The game received positive reviews upon release, with critics mainly praising the graphics, presentation and challenging gameplay, but the criticism was directed at the ZX Spectrum port, which received disapproval over its monochrome graphics.
Gameplay
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/43/Navy_SEALS_gameplay.png/240px-Navy_SEALS_gameplay.png)
The game is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up[1] and revolves around the protagonist, Lieutenant Dale Hawkins, recovering caches of hidden Stinger missiles from Arab terrorists in Oman.[2] The game features a total of five levels with varying locations and begins with allocating five lives to the player. The main objective of the game is to locate and place time bombs on boxes containing Stinger missiles, in which the player is required to escape before the time runs out.[2] The enemies featured in the game are Arab terrorists; the player must neutralise them by shooting them with their selected weapon, which is a handgun by default. Other weapons available in the game include machine guns, rocket launchers, and a flamethrower, which are only accessible through finding hidden crates.[2][3]
The second level of the game is in Beirut, and focuses on the player, along with a group of Navy SEALs, rescuing hostages in a 3D presentation of the city. If the player is successful in rescuing the hostages and recovering all missiles, the remaining forces will rendezvous at a submarine.[4][5] During the game, the player-character may grapple onto ledges, climb ladders, crawl, and jump in any direction.[2] The player can also push large crates in order to reach higher platforms.[6] Combat is focused on shooting an enemy with a weapon on sight, but the player can crawl at any time in order to avoid the oncoming bullets of an enemy.[4][3] The player is also able to neutralise enemies by dropping down onto them whilst dangling from a higher platform.[6] In every level, the game sets a time limit when a bomb is placed on one of the crates containing Stinger missiles.[2][6]
Background
The music for Navy SEALs was composed by Matthew Cannon, an employee of Ocean Software.[7]
Reception
Publication | Score |
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Crash | 94%[2] |
Computer and Video Games | 75%[3] |
Raze | 88%[6] |
Your Sinclair | 86%[8] |
Commodore Format | 81%[5] |
Mean Machines | 76%[9] |
Publication | Award |
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Crash | Crash Smash |
Sinclair User | SU Classic |
The game received mostly positive reviews upon release. Richard Smith of Crash heralded the graphics for their detail, colour and smooth animation, summarising that it was a "landmark in every aspect".[2] Chris Jenkins of Sinclair User wrote that the graphics and animation were "fabulous", whilst focusing particular praise on the game's background details.[4] Jeff Matthews of Raze praised the graphics for both Amstrad GX4000 and Commodore 64 ports, heralding them as "nicely detailed" and "super-smoothly animated", respectively.[6] Matt Bielby of Your Sinclair praised the presentation and gameplay, citing them both as "out of the ordinary", whilst also praising the developer's attention for detail.[8] Steve Fielder of Commodore Format praised the game's ability to fully utilise the colour palette of the Commodore 64, in which Fielder praised the "smooth" side scrolling levels and "wonderfully" detailed backdrops.[5]
Two reviewers of Mean Machines praised the sprites and background drops, calling both "cleverly animated" and "atmospheric". However, the other reviewer criticised the game's hard difficulty.[9] Robert Swan of Computer and Video Games criticised the playability of the ZX Spectrum version, calling it "less playable" due to its presentation in monochrome and hard difficulty. Reviewing the GX4000 port, Swann praised the "colourful" graphics, but expressed scepticism over the difficulty.[3] Fielder also praised the game's soundtrack as "mystifying".[5]
References
- ^ "Navy SEALs overview (Game Boy)". IGN. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g Smith, Richard (December 1990). "Navy SEALs review - Crash". Crash (84): 74. 75. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d Swan, Robert (February 1991). "Navy Seals review (CVG)". Computer and Video Games (111): 45, 46. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c Jenkins, Chris (March 1991). "Navy SEALs review - Sinclair User". Sinclair User: 12, 13. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d Fielder, Steve (January 1991). "Navy Seals review (CF)". Commodore Format (4): 63, 64.
- ^ a b c d e Matthews, Jeff (December 1990). "Navy SEALs reviews". Raze (2). Newsfield Publishing: 40, 41. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Matthew Cannon interview". Acast. 13 July 2009. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ^ a b Bielby, Matt (February 1991). "Navy SEALs review". Your Sinclair (62): 70, 71. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ a b "Navy Seals review" (PDF). Mean Machines (3): 86, 87. December 1990. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
External links
- Navy SEALs at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
- Navy SEALs at MobyGames