Vigilance on Talos V

December 31, 1996 PolyEx Software Square Wheel Studios
Platform Adventure
DOS
About

Essentially a Super Metroid clone, but for DOS. The player assumes the role of Killian Jaraad, a space mercenary searching for his kidnapped daughter.
Storyline

The Xenos have captured your daughter and enslaved her along with thousands of others. After years of grueling training with the best mercenaries in the universe you take on your mission with a vengeance. The most dangerous planet, TALOS V, awaits you.
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1996
Developer PolyEx Software
Publisher Square Wheel Studios
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction