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Paradroid

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Paradroid is a 1985 science-fiction action-strategy game designed by Andrew Braybrook and published by Hewson Consultants. Players infiltrate a starship overrun by hostile robots, fighting in real time while also taking over enemy units through a distinctive transfer mini-game. Its blend of shooting, exploration, and tactical body-swapping made it one of the most innovative and highly regarded titles on the Commodore 64.
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Release Date
1985-01-01
Plays
3

The game uses a top-down view as you begin in a weak service droid and move through multiple decks of a spaceship. Combat happens in real time with ranged attacks, but the signature system is droid transfer: when you engage another robot, you can enter a circuit-board style hacking contest and, if successful, assume control of that stronger unit. Different droids vary in speed, firepower, and energy capacity, so progress depends on careful exploration, threat assessment, and choosing when to fight, flee, or transfer bodies.

001 Droid

The basic infiltration droid controlled at the start of the game; fragile in combat but capable of taking over other robots.

Do not rush powerful enemy droids early on. Secure a reliable mid-tier body on the lower decks before challenging heavier units. Study enemy number ratings and patrol routes so you can attempt transfers in safer positions rather than cramped corridors. Strong droids offer better weapons but often consume energy quickly, so switch bodies before a valuable chassis is destroyed. Clear fast and high-damage enemies first on each deck to reduce the risk of getting surrounded.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips

Learn the droid number hierarchy so you can judge threats quickly.

Tips

Using transfer efficiently is often safer than direct combat.

Tips

Use elevators to reposition and recover momentum when a deck becomes too dangerous.

User Reviews

A remarkably forward-thinking design that still feels unique today.

User Reviews

Tough at first, but extremely rewarding once the transfer mechanics click.

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