Highway Hunter

About

Highway Hunter is a 1994 DOS game that blends driving and shooting. You control a car on a vertical highway, moving upward automatically while dodging enemies. Ground units and flying foes attack from all angles. You shoot to survive, collecting power ups that boost firepower. Each level ends with a boss battle, and the game splits into three episodes. The shareware version only includes the first. The game’s simple mechanics hide steady challenge. Early levels look familiar but shift to bizarre alien terrain as you progress. You play a human who stole an alien war machine to fight back. While not widely discussed today, it’s a niche example of 90s action hybrids. Its pixelated visuals and relentless pace feel dated but functional. A curiosity for retro DOS fans.

Storyline

A hostile alien race has conquered the earth and enslaved the human race to do their bidding. The player assumes the role of a man who has worked in an alien maintenance garage. You steal a prototype alien combat vehicle called the MASTER and escape with it. You must use the MASTER to fight the alien forces in a desperate bid to save the planet.