Genre: Action‑adventure / Isometric shooter
Publisher: Bug‑Byte
Developer: Binary Design
Year: 1988
System: Amstrad CPC
In Glider Rider, you take control of a motorcycle that transforms into a hang glider with the mission to drop grenades and destroy ten nuclear reactors powering the Abraxas Corporation’s island base—all under a strict time limit. The game combines isometric exploration, shooting, and time-sensitive tactics. Your vehicle glides smoothly across varied terrain, dodging defensive turrets and managing altitude to strategically deploy explosives. The gameplay is propelled by responsive controls and atmospheric audio.
This title was developed by Binary Design and features music by David Whittaker. It was originally published by Quicksilva in 1986, then reissued as a budget cassette by Bug‑Byte in 1987/88, retaining the full original gameplay and technical polish—making it accessible to budget-conscious gamers.
