The game is a simple click adventure with only one ending as with most games of the genre.

The smooth, metallic graphics became the standard by which all future games of the genre would be judged.

Unlike other games of the genre, the players can never jump, but have to use ladders.

As with other games of the same genre, getting shot by a single enemy bullet will cause the player to lose a life.

It is a classic shooter that incorporates many features from other games of the genre.

The game was developed to be more simple, for casual players not familiar with games of the genre.

While the basic concept is inspired by other games of the same genre, there are several unique elements.

The first game of the genre was Combat Mission.

The first games of the genre had notorious problems.

The first quest is the typical "save the world" quest found in most games of the genre.