Radix: Beyond the Void (DOS)

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Description

In the 22nd century, humanity has achieved world peace. The United Earth Space Alliance (UESA) was able to fully concentrate on space exploration. In the year 2147, the first colony ship was launched towards the asteroid Theta-2. However, the second vessel, carrying the colonists, encountered a terrifying disturbance in space. Alien ships emerged from what later became known as "The Void", and attacked the colony ship; the subsequent fate of ten thousand people on board was unknown. Humans constructed the inter-dimensional starfighter Radix, and sent it through The Void, in a desperate attempt to face the alien threat.

Radix: Beyond the Void is a "2.5D" shooter in which the player controls a small spaceship, using mounted weaponry to deal with mechanized foes, somewhat similar to Descent. Weapons may target individual enemies or initiate blasts that damage large areas; some of the scenery is destructible as well. Game progression is mission-based.

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Alternate Titles

• "Radix: Into The Void" -- Working title

User Reviews

A curious marriage of Doom and Descent	Gatekeeper (310)
By the Company that ripped off their developers...	Frank Krul (3)

Critic Reviews

PC Joker	Feb, 1996	68 out of 100	68
PC Player (Germany)	Feb, 1996	67 out of 100	67
Power Play	Mar, 1996	42 out of 100	42

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Trivia

Radix Remix Update

As noted in the user reviews, the update to v2.0 (a.k.a. "Radix Remix") introduces some radical changes to the game. According to the patch notes, "Version 2.0 includes: new graphics, new and improved visual effects, new levels, better controls, improved physics, and 2 new weapon upgrades.". The files needed to upgrade both shareware and registered versions of "Radix" are available on its official website.

Related Web Sites

• Radix: Beyond the Void (official website)