ROBOCOP 2 As a movie, "Robocop 2" wasn't able to top "Robocop,"
but that isn't unusual. In the movie business, sequels rarely
are better than the original. Fortunately, the situation is
usually the opposite in computer software, and such is the case
with Data East's brilliant design of ROBOCOP 2. (This review is
based on the Amiga version). ROBOCOP 2 is a winner, from its
slick graphics and animated sounds to the challenging game play
and excellent joystick interface. I almost felt like Robocop for
a day! This sequel is definitely better than the original,
upgraded in virtually every way. Yes, the theme is similar, but
the improved graphics and sound make ROBOCOP 2 a contender for
anybody's top arcade games list. ROBOCOP 2 is as easy to play
and understand as the original. It's a one- player game, and the
object, of course, is to blast everything in sight as Robocop
goes about the hopeless task of trying (again) to clean up Old
Detroit. But this time, the thugs are tougher. Old Detroit has
become a free- for-