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Assault: Retribution supplies you with some of the best firepower modern technology can provide, as well as various customization options to ensure "better living through quick death disbursement." Washington utilizes a barrage of destructive weaponry such as the P-420 Multi-Phase Pulse Rifle and...

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Developer
Candle Light Studios

Released on
1998

Size
1–2 Players

Version
PlayStation

Requirements
Sony Playstation

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Publisher
Telstar Electronic Studios

ESRB Rating
T - Teen

Cooperative
Yes

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Assault: Retribution supplies you with some of the best firepower modern technology can provide, as well as various customization options to ensure “better living through quick death disbursement.” Washington utilizes a barrage of destructive weaponry such as the P-420 Multi-Phase Pulse Rifle and the aptly named Cutter; Doyle uses a variety of Homing Missiles, Beam Lasers, and the D-16 Magnetic Bolt Accelerator. There’s also a plethora of pickups including weapon upgrades, health, ammunition recharges, smart bombs, extra lives, and shields. Save points within each level let you resume the killing when it is most convenient for you. And (rare as of 1999), there is a two-player cooperative mode in case you feel that one ultimate killing machine just isn’t enough.

Assault: Retribution is a 3D platform shooting game that takes place across seven futuristic levels, includes two playable characters with alternate routes, analog control, and memory card support. You can’t spell action, adrenaline or assault with out an “A,” so go out and kick a few!

Assault: Retribution

Overview & History

Released in the late 1990s as a gritty, industrial-themed arcade run-and-gun shooter, *Assault: Retribution* places players in a dystopian future overrun by biomechanical mutations and rogue military factions. Developed to capture the gritty aesthetic of post-apocalyptic sci-fi action, the game stands out for its blend of fast-paced arcade shooting, environmental hazards, and relentless enemy waves. Unlike its predecessors in the broader action genre, this title leaned heavily into visceral creature designs and heavy-metal soundscapes, offering a distinct coin-op experience that challenged reflexes and resource management.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The core gameplay loop revolves around navigating hostile terrain from a side-scrolling perspective, blasting through mutated hordes, heavily armored mercenaries, and screen-filling mechanical bosses. Players can select from specialized operatives, each boasting distinct movement speeds and heavy ordnance. Combat mechanics emphasize directional firing, aggressive crowd control, and timely evasive maneuvers. Players must collect weapon upgrades—ranging from rapid-fire plasma scatterguns to high-explosive grenade launchers—while managing limited ammunition and environmental cover. Hidden paths, destructible scenery, and dynamic verticality keep the pacing frantic, demanding precise platforming alongside unrelenting trigger discipline.