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Machine Hunter is a top-down shooter game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, published by MGM Interactive and distributed in Europe by Eidos Interactive. It was developed and released simultaneously in 1997 for Windows 95 and the PlayStation.

The Story Behind Machine Hunter

The name "Droid Hunter" was discarded due to the potential for legal challenges from LucasArts (who held a trademark on the word "droid" via the entities from Star Wars), while "Suicide Run" was eventually rejected because the developers thought it sounded too much like a racing game. The carrier of the virus must be tracked down and destroyed if humanity has any chance of survival. It was developed and released simultaneously in 1997 for Windows 95 and the PlayStation.

In a bleak future, a virus is turning robots into killing machines. It has been described as a clone of the 1995 game Loaded, in that it uses an overhead perspective, extensive lighting effects, and over-the-top bloodshed. Machine Hunter is a top-down shooter game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, published by MGM Interactive and distributed in Europe by Eidos Interactive.

How Machine Hunter Plays

The primary focus is the rescuing of hostages and occasionally obtaining an item such as a key card, defusing or planting bombs, or completing an objective under a time limit. The game is presented in a top-down overhead perspective, with the option of a fixed or rotating camera. In a bleak future, a virus is turning robots into killing machines.

The carrier of the virus must be tracked down and destroyed if humanity has any chance of survival. It has been described as a clone of the 1995 game Loaded, in that it uses an overhead perspective, extensive lighting effects, and over-the-top bloodshed. Machine Hunter is a top-down shooter game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, published by MGM Interactive and distributed in Europe by Eidos Interactive.

Why Players Still Load It Up

Reviews for Machine Hunter widely varied. Despite their overall positive reaction to the game, the Electronic Gaming Monthly review team acknowledged that the gameplay becomes very repetitive. It has been described as a clone of the 1995 game Loaded, in that it uses an overhead perspective, extensive lighting effects, and over-the-top bloodshed.

It was developed and released simultaneously in 1997 for Windows 95 and the PlayStation. The Windows version was more negatively received than the PlayStation version, with reviews citing baffling low-resolution graphics and controls which are even more confusing and poorly responsive than the PlayStation version's. Machine Hunter is a top-down shooter game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software, published by MGM Interactive and distributed in Europe by Eidos Interactive.

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Can I play Machine Hunter online for free?

Yes — Machine Hunter runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.

Do I need a controller to play Machine Hunter?

A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.

Who developed Machine Hunter?

Machine Hunter was developed by its developer and published by its publisher.

Where can I buy the original Machine Hunter?

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