Bad Company (video game)
| Industry | Video game development |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Bad Company |
Bad Company is a video game released in 1990, developed by Vectordean and published by Logotron for the Amiga and Atari ST platforms. Drawing inspiration from the 1984 arcade classic Space Harrier, the game adopts a darker, military-themed aesthetic. In 1991, Prism Leisure re-released the Amiga edition in the UK under their "16-Bit Pocket Power" label.
Reception
Critical response to Bad Company ranged from mixed to favorable across various gaming outlets. Zero awarded it a score of 78/100, describing it as "very good value" and comparing it to a budget-friendly take on Space Harrier. The Amiga version received a 74% rating from , while Amiga Format assigned it 71%. For the Atari ST edition, The Games Machine gave a 72% rating, highlighting the detailed visuals but noting that the £24.99 price was steep given the game's dated gameplay style.
ACE gave it a score of 642/1000, praising its immersive atmosphere and rewarding challenge against tougher foes but pointing out the limited amount of content as a negative. On the other hand, Amiga Power rated it lower at 44/100, criticizing its lack of depth and only short-lived entertainment value. provided a harsh evaluation with 28/100, acknowledging the presentation quality but ultimately concluding that the game lacked meaningful substance and advising potential buyers to avoid it.