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3D Lord of the Robots

Genre: Shooter
Developer: Fury Unlimited
Publisher: Fury Unlimited
Year: 2006
System: Vectrex

3D Lord of the Robots is a homebrew shooter game developed and published by Fury Unlimited for the Vectrex in 2006. The game is set in a post-war Antarctica where players battle remaining robot “drifters” who are unaware that the war has ended. The objective is to blast through 100 robotic enemies, including a boss called the Emperor Drone, aiming to become the Lord of the Robots. It is notable for its goal-driven gameplay and use of the Vectrex 3D Imager, offering true 3D color visuals and enhanced graphics and animation.

This title is recognized as the first homebrew game for the Vectrex designed specifically to support the 3D Imager accessory. The release was extremely limited, with only 100 numbered cartridges produced, this is number . The game showcases technical innovation on the Vectrex platform by combining immersive 3D effects with fast-paced shooter mechanics.