Coverfire - Crossfire clone

jbanes · December 30, 2008

Anyone remember the classic Apple II/Atari/Commodore/IBM PC game Crossfire? Back in the day it came with the PCjr my mother brought home, thus making it one of the first video games I ever played. It was tough as nails, even compared to the arcade games of its day.

Over the years I've looked into various clones of the game. e.g. SDL Crossfire, GridFire, GridBlaster, and even a 1994 remake on the C64. But none of those clones has come even close to the addictive gameplay of the original. So this holiday season, I set out to create the world's best clone of Crossfire. The result is a webgame written entirely in Javascript (yes, Javascript!) that runs on both the PC and the Wii Internet Channel. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you:

(Click to play)

Fire in four directions as an alien horde peeks out from their hiding places and firing off a volley at you! Just missed! You return fire and nail him, only to watch him regenerate into an even more powerful foe! Watch out, enemies are attempting to outflank you and you're running out of ammo! You dash to the nearest ammunitions depot to restock your rounds. You notice that your city's power crystals are vulnerable! Can you stop the alien horde and save the crystals?

Think you've got what it takes to keep up with classic arcade action? Login to WiiCade.com and record a high score to prove it!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM WIICADE

Features

Play on the Wii or PC
Three different control schemes including keyboard, Wii Remote, and Dual Wii Remotes
Single-entry high score system ensures your score is saved and visible
Fast-paced action
Leveling system that eases you into the challenge of gameplay
Special end screen for high scores
Cinematic screen-wipes and cross-fades
Auto-stop option simplifies gameplay for those familiar with classic joystick controls