Genre: Puzzle, Strategy
Developer: Smoking Gun Productions
Publisher: On-Line PLC
Year: 1999
Platform: PC
Space Bastards: Sudden Justice is a puzzle and strategy game developed by Smoking Gun Productions and published by On-Line PLC in 1999. The game is an enhanced retail version of the 1998 shareware title Robosaurs Vs. the Space Bastards, featuring additional content and levels.
In the game, players control a robotic dinosaur, or “Robosaurus,” navigating through over 100 levels. The primary objective is to strategically move crates to eliminate enemy robots, requiring careful planning and timing. The gameplay emphasizes logic and spatial reasoning, with each level presenting unique challenges and obstacles.
The game incorporates a science fiction theme, with futuristic environments and robotic adversaries. While the original shareware version was distributed through mail order, the retail version offered expanded content and was available in stores.
Space Bastards: Sudden Justice is known for its distinctive visual style and challenging puzzles. Despite its niche appeal, the game has garnered attention for its unique gameplay mechanics and has been preserved as part of retro gaming collections.