Turrican

Turrican is a sci-fi action platformer where you control a bio-engineered cyborg warrior on a mission to reclaim the lost colony of Alterra from the three-headed artificial intelligence M.O.R.G.U.L. Journey through five vast worlds featuring 13 levels filled with exploring opportunities and secret rooms. Equip yourself with multiple weapons—standard shots, mines, lasers, and a devastating super weapon—while utilizing a unique transforming ability into a spinning buzz-saw. Battle hostile robotic creatures, uncover hidden power-ups and extra lives, and face massive end-level bosses, from an enormous mechanical fist to a colossal flying fish. Amass 300 diamonds to earn continue credits as you navigate through this challenging sci-fi adventure.

Atari ST

Released in 1990 by Rainbow Arts and expertly ported by Factor 5, Turrican brought the sci-fi action to Atari's powerful system. The ST version features vibrant high-resolution graphics with smooth scrolling and impressive sprite animation that showcase the machine's technical prowess. Crystal-clear animation and responsive controls make the Atari ST conversion one of the definitive versions of the game. Wide exploration-friendly levels spanning over 1000 screens encourage discovery and reward curiosity. The port stands as a testament to Factor 5's programming excellence, delivering fast-paced action and fluid gameplay that established Turrican as a benchmark title for the Atari ST library.