David Braben‘s Virus was originally developed and released as “Zarch“ on the Acorn Archimedes in 1987, then later converted to other home computers under its more well-known title, Virus, in 1988.

I like the Amiga version. It’s fast and smooth, and fairly easy to control. Well, actually, Virus is notoriously difficult to control, but if you practise you’ll rack the points up.

It’s worth a look to see the cool 3D graphics.

More: Virus on Wikipedia

Loading screen for Virus on the Amiga.

Nose down, thrusters on, all-out blasting. 100 points!

Learning how to point your gun at the enemy is key.

Trying to shoot a flying saucer.

That pesky thing just won’t go down!

Die, goddamnit!

Jetting over lava fields (I think).

All hell breaking loose in David Braben’s Virus.

Nose down – jetting off in Virus.

Attack Wave 3 completed! 738 bonus for uninfected area.

Virus: keep blasting, and keep dodging.