Miscellaneous
Atomic Samwill also include other miscellaneous devices that Sam is able to pick up.
These devices have a variety of functionalities that will improve Sam’s abilities to navi-
gate and survive the levels.
- Electric Piranha:Throughout the levels Sam will find numerous Electric Piranha
— small devices that will “swim” through the air around Sam and deflect attacks
for him. The full functionality of the Electric Piranha is described in the Game
Mechanics section. - The Spidersonic:The Spidersonic kit allows Sam to stick to any vertical surface
as a spider would. Using this kit, Sam can grab onto the side of a building and stop
flying, allowing his pack time to recharge before he flies on to the next location. - Moon Suit:Found in New Boston, this handy Moon Suit will allow Sam to travel
outside of the Moon colony and survive on the surface of the Moon. Fortunately,
Sam’s rocket-pack and utility belt can both be placed outside the suit so that Sam
will be able to continue to fly and throw projectiles, though both will be affected
differently by the Moon’s gravity.
Characters
Sam will encounter a variety of characters inAtomic Sam. These include both friends
and allies as well as enemies and, eventually, the man who kidnapped his parents.
Atomic Sam
The player controls Atomic Sam, a ten-year-old with a rocket-pack who uses his wits
and dexterity to evade countless robotic and human adversaries throughout the game,
not to mention navigating tricky areas, all in order to find his parents. Sam is about
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