"SPACE ACE"
The evil Commander Borf has kidnapped Ace's girlfriend, the beautiful Kimberly, and is plotting to enslave the Earth using his dreaded "Infanto Ry," a weapon that changes everyone it blasts into a helpless baby.
Armed with only a laser gun, Ace must find and destroy the Infanto Ray, rescue Kimberly and save the Earth. All in a day's work for a superhero, right?
(description from the back of the Sega CD Version)
Release: 1993
Developer: Don Bluth Studios
Type: Quicktime
Platforms: 3DO, Android, Blu-ray, CD-i, DVD, iPad, iPhone, Jaguar, Mac, PC, Sega CD, Wii
• Directed by former Disney animator Don Bluth who also is the creator behind "The Secret of NIMH," "An American Tail" and "The Land Before Time."
• Visionary producer Rick Dyer also produced "Thayer's Quest," "Shadoan" and "Time Traveler." He and his company were responsible for the home computer/laserdisc system Halcyon.
• In 2008, Space Ace was released on Blu-ray by Digital Leisure.
GAMEPLAY
MOVIE
SUMMARY:
Just like "Dragon's Lair" but in space.
Narrator..... Michael Rye (voice)
Written by..... Shannon Donnelly
Produced by.. Rick Dyer/Gary Goldman
Directed by..... Don Bluth
April 1994
I loved the old LD game, and this one is a perfect match. After I beat it several times, I got a little tired of it. [9 out of 10]
Space Ace is a blast to play and is truly faithful to the original coin-op. Perfect translation. [8 out of 10]
Space Ace comes out true to the arcade version in every way. The only problem is the game is a little easier with a larger margin of error to make your moves. [7 out of 10]
It sure brings back memories of the quarter-blowing arcade days... Let's face it - the game has very little replay value and is more exciting to look at than to play. [7 out of 10]
TOTAL REVIEW SCORE for CD-i version: 7.75 out of 10