In the review, the reviewer noted that the sound effects were 'some of the most imaginative and atmospheric I've ever heard'. The One Amiga rated the game 92%, praising all areas of the game.

Reception Īssassin has received high ratings. The music and sound effects in the game were handled by long term Team17 audio specialist Allister Brimble, who has credits for many Team17 video games. With additional freelance work from Mike and Andrew Oakley. Development was handled by programmers David Broadhurst and Haydn Dalton. The player can use the boomerang to attack enemies, or use bonus weapons that are gained by achieving certain requirements.Īssassin was developed by Psionic Systems in conjunction with Team17. As well as the platforms, the player is able to control the assassin to climb on walls and ceilings as a method of getting around, and avoiding enemies. The player must guide the assassin through the levels facing enemies ranging from vicious dogs to wall mounted laser cannons. The enemies are tougher to defeat in the higher levels, but there are more rewards. As well as changing the difficulty, each level unlocks more of the game than the level that is easier than it. There are three skill levels: Rookie, Arcade, and Ultimate. The assassin is armed with a boomerang that is razor-edged. He is then dropped behind enemy lines and must first disable Midan's power source, and then assassinate him. The character is an assassin that has been hired to kill the antagonist of the game, 'Midan'.

Assassin was updated and re-released in 1994 as Assassin: Special Edition. It was developed by Psionic Systems and published in 1992 by Team17, the company best known for the Worms franchise. Assassin is a platform video game with shoot 'em up elements for the Amiga.

AssassinWare by Michael D. Britton