Volfied is a classic sci-fi arcade puzzle game released by Taito in 1989. Serving as a spiritual successor to Qix, you pilot a small space fighter tasked with reclaiming planetary territory from an alien invasion. Instead of drawing simple abstract lines, you navigate the perimeter of each level and carve out rectangular sections of the screen to trap the boss enemy and its minions. The level is completed once you successfully claim 80% or more of the playfield.
How to Play
The objective is to draw lines into the uncleared space to section off territory. Your ship is safe while moving along the edge of the claimed area, but vulnerable when cutting into the playfield. You must avoid the large boss alien and any smaller enemies bouncing around.
- Movement: Arrow keys
- Insert Coin: Shift
- Start: Enter
- Cut / Fire: Z or X (Hold while moving to draw a line, press while on the edge to fire if a weapon power-up is active)
Tips
- Trap smaller enemies: Carving out an area that contains the smaller alien minions will instantly destroy them, making it much safer to maneuver.
- Grab the power-ups: Claiming territory that contains a glowing block grants power-ups, such as speed boosts, a laser to shoot the boss, or a temporary time freeze.
- Bait the boss: The boss typically chases your ship’s position. Wait on the edge to lure the boss away from the center, then quickly dart across to cut out a massive section of the map at once.
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