Blue Thunder

It is the year 2064 and the earth is under attack from a race of alien droids. You must pilot the "Blue Thunder", the most advanced craft on Earth.

Blue Thunder is a vertically scrolling shooter released for the Acorn Archimedes family of home computers. You are given an energy meter (which can be replenished by collecting floating 'E' icons) and three lives. Collecting 'L' icons upgrades the default laser weapon. There are floating weapon pods that once collected, will attach themselves to the sides of your ship and can be detached to widen your firing spread. A front shield can be collected from level 3 onwards. Enemies are ground and air-based and follow fixed patterns. There is a boss battle at the end of each of the 5 stages.