Space Fury

About

Space Fury is a vector-based shooter that pits you against swarms of aliens in top-down combat. You pilot a spacecraft, blasting enemies while dodging incoming fire in fast-paced waves. The game offers single or two-player split-screen action, with each round starting with a choice of power-ups that alter your weapon loadout or movement. The 1981 release by Gremlin Industries leans into the same minimalist graphics as Asteroids but adds a layer of strategy through its customizable upgrades. The game’s standout feature is its cheeky alien commander, who delivers synthesized taunts between rounds. This small touch adds personality to an otherwise straightforward arcade formula. Each power-up reshapes the gameplay, encouraging replayability as you test different combinations. While scores reset after the fourth round, the lack of a defined end doesn’t detract from the challenge. Players often note the balance between simplicity and depth, making it a durable entry in the golden age of arcades.

Storyline

The game's basic storyline is a battle against an alien force. Between rounds, the alien commander taunts the player through synthesized speech. There is no conclusion to the game, although score is not kept after round 4. The game was unique for a vector-style game due to the ability to choose upgrades at the beginning of each round. Each upgrade allowed the player different abilities. Only one upgrade could be used per round-the upgrades ensured that each round played a little different from the last.