Accolade’s 1992 Sega Genesis release of Universal Soldier is famously a reskinned port of the acclaimed run-and-gun platformer Turrican II: The Final Assault. Repurposed to tie into the sci-fi action film, it retains the sprawling, non-linear level design and intense shooting mechanics of its source material, dropping players into massive maze-like stages filled with enemies and hidden weapon upgrades.
How to play
The objective is to navigate the large, open stages, defeat the boss at the end of each area, and survive the onslaught of enemies. The controls are mapped to your keyboard: use the Arrow Keys to move and aim. Press X to jump, Z to fire your primary weapon, and hold S to activate your sweeping laser. Press Enter to pause the game.
Tips
- Take the time to explore the expansive levels instead of just heading right; there are hidden blocks containing essential weapon upgrades and extra lives scattered everywhere.
- The sweeping directional laser is excellent for hitting enemies through platforms or directly above you, but remember that using it leaves you temporarily rooted in place.
- Because the stages feature significant verticality, avoid jumping down blind drops; use your directional aiming to scout ahead or clear enemies before descending.
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