Oids

About

Oids is a gravity-based shooter where you pilot a ship through asteroid fields and puzzle-filled planets to rescue OIDS from robotic conversion. Control your ship with thrust and rotation, toggle shields to block attacks, and unleash photons or novabombs to clear enemies. Each level features hazards like gravity wells and teleporters, with the goal to collect all OIDS and escape. The joystick-friendly controls simplify action compared to similar titles, making combat and exploration more direct. The game includes a construction set for building custom levels using copy-paste tools. Share creations with others or tackle user-made challenges. Available in 1987 on Mac, Atari ST, and Commodore platforms, Oids blends retro shooter mechanics with early creative gameplay options. Its mix of action and level design earned it a small but dedicated following.