Arnie (video game)
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Products | Arnie |
| Parent | Zeppelin Games |
Arnie is an action title from 1992, crafted by Realms of Fantasy and released under the Zeppelin Games label. The storyline centers on a solitary soldier navigating through hostile military encampments.
Gameplay
Players start Arnie wielding an Armalite AR-15 rifle, confronting a variety of adversaries including infantry, armored vehicles, and helicopters. Progressing through the game by eliminating foes grants access to stronger weaponry, though ammunition remains scarce. The ultimate objective is to infiltrate the dictator's stronghold and defeat him.
Development
Initially available on multiple Commodore 64 versions, Arnie was also circulated as a demo cassette via Commodore magazine. Its follow-up, Arnie II, was introduced by Zeppelin Games in 1993. Despite its clear nod to Arnold Schwarzenegger, the game is neither officially licensed nor inspired by any cinematic work.
Reception
The value proposition of Arnie was highlighted by Amiga Joker, which remarked that such intense combat entertainment is seldom offered at a low price. Conversely, Polish Amiga Portal expressed dissatisfaction with the game's responsiveness and overall enjoyment. Amiga Format commented that other titles in the genre had previously delivered superior experiences. Additional contemporary periodicals also featured reviews of the game.