If you’re looking for a dose of pure, late-80s arcade adrenaline, X-Out is a definitive deep-sea classic for the Commodore Amiga. Developed by Rainbow Arts (the same legends behind Turrican), this horizontally scrolling shooter swapped the usual "outer space" setting for a claustrophobic, high-stakes underwater nightmare.
 
X-Out: The Deep-Sea Defence System
 
The year is 2019, and the Earth’s oceans have been invaded by a relentless alien force. As a commander of the elite Deep-Sea Defence Force, you are the last line of defence between humanity and a watery grave.
 
X-Out isn't just your typical "shmup." It combines lightning-fast reflexes with a deep layer of strategy that set it apart from its contemporaries. Forget the standard power-ups—in X-Out, success is bought, not found.
 
Key Features
The Shop System: Before each level, you enter the hangar. Here, you must manage your budget to purchase different ship hulls, specialized drones (Satellites), and an array of devastating weaponry.
Customizable Firepower: Assign your weapons to various "Satellites" that orbit your ship. Position them strategically to cover your rear, focus fire forward, or create a rotating shield of destruction.
Stunning Amiga Visuals: Experience massive, screen-filling bosses and intricately detailed cavernous environments that pushed the Amiga's OCS/ECS hardware to its limits.
The "Rainbow Arts" Sound: Features a legendary, moody synth soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck that perfectly captures the tension of the crushing ocean depths.
Varied Environments: Battle through eight massive levels, from coral reefs and volcanic vents to high-tech alien fortresses.
 
* We have a few of these games, random disk/label design sent.