Battle Squadron

Battle Squadron$2.98

Rated 4.63/5 (271) —  Free Android application by Cope-Com

About Battle Squadron

In 1989 it received an amazing 109% rating... now this legendary Commodore Amiga shooter finally arrived on Android !!

Also, the world's first: simultaneous 2-player on tablets !!

MAJOR AWARDS

4/5 @ AndroidZoom
4.5/5 @ TouchArcade.com
8/10 Xperia Play Silver Award @ Pocket Gamer
5/5 @ iPhoneFreak.com
"Top App" @ bild.de
"App der Woche" @ GamersGlobal.de
5/5 @ iphonegameruk.co.uk
3/4 @ slide to Play
4/5 @ maclife.de
9/10 @ PushStart

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GAME VIDEO: http://youtu.be/v22jB0l1osY

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WHAT THE PRESS SAYS

Android version:
"Unique retro gaming experience on Android", www.androidpolice.com
"World's first split-screen shooter", www.phandroid.com
"A classic in history as it entered the gaming scene", www.bitloaders.com
"Grab it TODAY, you won’t be disappointed", Reboot Reviews

iOS version:
"A fantastic shooter which beats the vast majority of its modern day equivalents hands down!", www.iphonefreak.com
"Battle Squadron ONE is excellent gaming, folks. Do not miss it", www.toucharcade.com
"I had a smile on my face a mile wide while I played the game", www.iphonefreak.com
"The split screen adaptation of this game is a fabulous addition", AppAdvice.com
"Those that love retro shooters will also enjoy this game incredibly", iphonegameruk.co.uk
"Can honestly say that Battle Squadron is probably my favorite 2D shooter of them all", www.toucharcade.com

Amiga version:
109% - "Now Battle Squadron is the best", Amiga Computing (2:10)
90% - "It's expert execution and addictive playability", Info (31)
87% - "It's rapid-fire animation, coupled with effective sound and a long running music track", The Games Machine (25)
90% - "Battle Squadron is so addictive that you just can't stop playing", The One Amiga (56)

GAME STORY

Your mission: Earth has been long at war with the evil alien Barrax empire, with extensive losses on both sides. Your two fellow commanders, Mayers and Bergin, have been taken hostage by a Barrax Nova Cruiser and are held hostage on the alien Barrax home world, Planet Terrainia. You must destroy the Barrax home world to rescue your fellow commanders !!

MAIN FEATURES

- (World Premiere) 2-player split-screen on large screen Android tablets: play with, or against your friends
- Several control options, including new 2x direct touch
- 4 fantastically detailed levels to fight your way through
- Scores of different enemies... watch out for the predator-like ones...
- 4 highly diverse "bosses" to defeat
- 24 different weapons (4 types of 6 grades each) + Nova Missile
- 4 different difficulties ("Squadron Leader" is exactly like on Amiga)
- New über-difficulty mode: "Air Commodore"… with surprise ending
- Plays on Android 2.1 and above
- And loads more...

So engage and destroy... "Welcome to Battle Squadron !!"

How to Download / Install

Download and install Battle Squadron version 1.5 on your Android device!
APK Size: 18 MB, downloaded 1,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.copecom.bsone, download Battle Squadron.apk

All Application Badges

Paid
app
Android
2.1+
n/a
Not
rated
Android game

Game History & Updates

What's Changed
** NOW: also 2-player support on smaller tablets (7 inch and greater)
** Removed OpenFeint support (service closed)
** Cleaned up icons on intro screen

What are users saying about Battle Squadron

T70%
by T####:

Joystick lag makes it impossible to avoid bullets and the enemy. X2 screen controls have no lag, but your finger covers the actual playing area. Controls need rethinking.

R70%
by R####:

OK game and a perfect port, but the major flaw is the fact that the missile buttons are in a very bad location, in the bottom of the screen on both sides and when you swipe your ship around one's fingers will constantly hit the missile buttons by accident. Please relocate the missile buttons. ***update*** just couldn't get past the controls, did a refund and uninstalled. Controls can make or break a good game.....

M70%
by M####:

Consider an audio mix option so we can lower the effects and pump the music

K70%
by K####:

Holy crap, yes! Just how I remember it on Amiga. Love the music. I had a ringtone before I knew this was released. For years I owned the Genesis version. Glad to see/hear it again.

R70%
by R####:

Brings back some memories, intense game, great on headphones. Fantastic blast from the past.

R70%
by R####:

A perfect conversion of the Amiga classic with the most soothing highscore music ever.

E70%
by E####:

Great for procrastination ;-)

L70%
by L####:

Recreates the original experience. This was my favorite Amiga game, and the devs have not disappointed with this conversion. My only concern is the finger tracking seems a little off on my Nexus 7.

R70%
by R####:

I had this as new on the Amiga. Love it still, but a little too easy to beat. Would still highly recommend to those who remember it originally.

J70%
by J####:

If i skip a Cutscene the game just stops working..

R70%
by R####:

Missed this one back in the Amiga days, but wow! Very solid gameplay. Better than most shooters today. Well worth the coin.

R70%
by R####:

... when playing this game on droid. Its worth it!

R70%
by R####:

Brilliant.

R70%
by R####:

The control method is great, one of very few action games I actually enjoy playing on mobile. Otherwise this game is the old Amiga game, the same graphics, audio and music which is fantastic.

R70%
by R####:

Aged well. Still the best seu!

R70%
by R####:

Great game then AND now!

R70%
by R####:

Fun game to play, Love it

Q70%
by Q####:

Love it

R70%
by R####:

Nostalgia goggles, maybe, but this is a fantastic port. Great control options.

R70%
by R####:

The music, sound effects and graphics are beautiful.

R70%
by R####:

Exactly as I remember it

R70%
by R####:

One of my favorite Amiga games reborn again!

W70%
by W####:

Runs very well even on modest phones, controls very well, new greatly integrated gameplay features. A MUST BUY for shooter fans .

R70%
by R####:

Awesome!

K70%
by K####:

I am an EMT so I spend a lot of time standing and waiting in hospitals. Great time killer. Not all the flash of today's modern games but a great back in the day arcade game. Idk how much it usually is but can't beat a dollar for this game. I have N.O.V.A. 3 and Modern Combat 3 yet I still end up playing this game most.

M70%
by M####:

A perfect conversion from the Amiga version by the original authors themselves. Really fun to play. Destroy the Barrax empire (again)!

W70%
by W####:

This is definitely a good shooter and it's bringing back memories of the days I still consider to be the golden age of computing. Even though this is an older game it holds its own with newer shooters and I recommend it for anyone who is a fan of the genre. The only suggestion I would have would be an in-game volume adjustment. It seems extremely loud compared to other games and I end up having to adjust my phone volume directly which screws up the volume I set it at for everything else. Otherwise it's very good.

R70%
by R####:

Never thought that porting an Amiga game to Android may keep the play-ability and atmosphere of original version, but its possible. They did a excellent job porting Battle Squadron to Android, it plays like a charm. Happily the developers decided to keep the game free of 'In App Purchases' and Ads, so you really get a full game without limitations for your money. Unfortunately there a some points preventing it being perfect: - There is no save state. If you exit the game you have to restart the next time you play. Fortunately the game pauses if you switch tasks, so you have to keep the game in background if you want to continue it later. - Please add local high-scores in addition to open feint. I want to compare my score only with the score of my brother (or my own progress) and not with the hole community and I'm not always online while playing. Nevertheless, great game! Btw. Developer answers eMails quite fast, so 5 Stars.

D70%
by D####:

If only other Amiga titles were apps like this. The attention to details like polished control options, music jukebox, display options, achievements, not to mention simultaneous 2 player on tablets make this a delight. Thank you so much for reviving my favorite Amiga shmup! Looking forward to this company (hopefully) doing many more games like this!

O70%
by O####:

This was one of my all time favorite Amiga games and the Android version is great. One of my favorite soundtracks too.

E70%
by E####:

The game itself, the port from the Amiga, is superb. But what is around the game is not that great... Why when you are playing the phone vibrates always? You cant save the game to continue later. It is very common for the game to reset your settings. Even when you say no sound, it still does sound here and there. It keeps giving the same achievements over and over again...

W70%
by W####:

Loved this game first time round on the Amiga. Still fantastic today. An essential purchase for all shoot em up fans!

R70%
by R####:

Error 941 when trying to install on Cyanogen 10 (Jelly Bean 4.1.1) HTC Sensation. :(

F70%
by F####:

Wake up devs, this is how you do old school properly

P70%
by P####:

Works perfectly. Well worth the purchase to relive this Amiga 500 classic game. Great control system and still hard as nails.

Q70%
by Q####:

From the title music to the in game action, the feel of the Amiga is here. If you love your retro shooters then this great fun.

Q70%
by Q####:

Love it, memories come flooding back.... Now hurry up and get Hybris sorted!!!!! Lol

R70%
by R####:

Like in 1990

R70%
by R####:

Talk about a blast from the past! You just made my day!


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