@2URIDIUM@1
 
 Hewson 1986 
 
 @6CONTROLS :@1 Keyboard, Kempston, Cursor 
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 @6AIM :@1 The solar system is under attack! Enemy Super-Dreadnoughts have 
been placed in orbit around each of the planets. They are draining 
mineral resources from the planetary cores for use in their power 
units. Each Super-Dreadnought seeks out a different metal for its 
metal convertor. 
 
 Your Manta class Space Fighter will be transported to each planet in 
turn and it is your task to destroy each Dreadnought. First you must 
attack the defensive screen of enemy fighters, then you must neutralise 
the majority of surface defences before you land on the Super- 
Dreadnought's master runway. It is then possible to activate the 
Dreadnought's self-destruct mechanism. 
 
 @6GAMEPLAY :@1 Your Manta fighter is deployed on a low-level strafing run 
as you start your assault on the aliens' defences. You must avoid the 
meteor screens and communications aerials which tower above the 
Dreadnought's surface. 
 
 The fighter defences deploy in waves. A bonus is awarded after landing 
if all ships in a wave are destroyed. Attack surface features to score 
bonus points but beware of the homing mines which materialise over  
flashing generator ports! 
 
 When the LAND NOW message appears, move as soon as possible to the 
right hand end of the Super-Dreadnought and fly flat over the end of 
the master runway from left to right. 
 
 Up/Down sets the position above the Super-Dreadnought, Left/Right 
controls acceleration and deceleration. If your velocity falls too low 
your fighter performs a half-loop followed by a half-roll so as to 
face in the opposite direction. This manoeuvre also temporarily 
increases your height above the surface and may be used to avoid 
incoming missiles and mines. 
 
 Your Manta performs a 90 degree roll if you press and hold fire 
whilst moving up or down. This will enable you to manoeuvre through 
restricted spaces. 
 
 @6COMMENTS :@1 "A very worthy version of a fast-moving ahoot-em-up." 

 @6RATING :@1 90% (CRASH #35, December 1986) 
 
 @6NOW :@1 An enjoyable shoot-em-up which was a classic on the Commodore 
64. The sequel, imaginatively entitled Uridium 2, was released in 
October 1993 on the Amiga and PC. 
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 @6KEYS :@1 Left    - Z                     } 
        Right   - X                     } Joystick 
        Up      - L                     } controls 
        Down    - SYM/SHIFT             } 
        Fire    - ENTER                 - Joystick fire 
 
        Pause   - P     (fire to restart) 
        Quit    - Q
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