Iron Helix

Iron Helix is an adventure-strategy game set aboard the rogue navy ship Jeremiah Obrian, whose crew has been wiped out by a virus. Its automated Iron Helix doomsday weapon remains a threat, and your objective is to shut it down.

You remotely control an unarmed science robot while exploring the ship through interactive quarter-screen footage. Because commands are delayed before reaching the robot, you must monitor the pursuing security device and plan several moves ahead. The device must ultimately be destroyed.

Exploration involves connecting to data ports to uncover information or open doorways. Most ports require a DNA sample from a staff member whose role granted the necessary access.

Game Details

• Release date: September 1, 1994
• Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega CD
• Developer: Drew Pictures
• Publisher: Spectrum Holobyte
• Genres: Adventure, Strategy