- Publication date
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2006
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Action games, Game remakes
- Item Size
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6.4M
Highway Encounter was originally written by Costa Panayi in 1985, and the version I have remade is the spectrum version. The basic idea of the game is to get the laser-tron (Pyramid shaped item) to then of the highway in order to destroy the Alien mother-ship. The original game featured flip screens for each of the 30 zones of the highway. I however have opted for a scrolling highway.
To guide the laser-tron to its destination you have 5 droids to push it. You control one droid at a time, and if your droid blows up you will be given control of the next droid. Unfortunately on the highway there are several obstacles which you must render safe. You can destroy the alien with your laser, but be careful they don’t over heat! Also you can position barrels, and certain block in the way of the mines which also litter the highway. Once you have cleared a way the laser-tron can be pushed to the end.
- Addeddate
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2015-12-06 13:59:24
- Developer
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Urbaninteractive Software
- Identifier
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highway_encounter
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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2006
Another thing that really makes Highway Encounter (Remake) enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Highway Encounter (Remake). Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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