TIGSource: Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah

Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah

Jordan Magnuson — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:54:00 +0000

I know, I know, we’re all mature independent gamers here, and we know The Indie Canon like the back of our collective hand; and yes, Open Liero was mentioned here a scare half year ago. Well I’m sorry, but here’s the thing: is there any one here who is really going to stand up and say that Liero doesn’t deserved to be mentioned at least every few months on any self-respecting indie site? If there is one person out there who reads this post, and has not yet played Liero, and plays Liero as a consequence, then this post was not in vain.

So many clones, but there’s only one original; and here’s dos box, for sound.

If I had a million dollars for every time I had fun playing this game, well, I would be richer than Bill Gates—and that’s a lot of millions.

Edit: despite my [snobbish?] loyalty towards the original, it’s true that OpenLieroX is perhaps the definitive version of this game. Download it here.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Derek

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:27:37 +0000

Also, I love the way the worms grunt in this game. It’s so ridiculous lol. “RUURGH!”

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by some guy

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:14:51 +0000

“If there is one person out there who reads this post, and has not yet played Liero, and plays Liero as a consequence, then this post was not in vain.”

i had not played it before now. this post was not in vain.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Snow

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:24:44 +0000

It would definitely be nice to see more Liero being played. It’s nice that unlike Soldat, you can actually - if you want - play this game with a USB controller. You can play soldat with a controller as well, if you set one up properly, but your aiming is way to slow and awkward for such a fast game.

Liero on the other hand is one of those games that has more of the old school control style that I like. I grew up with Atari and Nintendo controllers/d-pads in hand.

Even though, I like keyboard and mouse, it is nice to have a game that has familiar controls, where you can sit back in your big chair and play. You’re always hunched over with keyboard and mouse.

I know there have been some that said that liero’s controls via keyboard are hard to get used to. Perhaps that may be why there are not enough people playing it. So, if you’re someone who has difficulties with the controls on a keyboard - try a controller. :)

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by South

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:35:20 +0000

Keep mentioning Soldat too then :D Both one of the most entertaining games ever made, imho.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by BeamSplashX

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:51:28 +0000

Also, the ninja rope is one of the best accessories in a multiplayer game ever. Beats a grappling hook any day.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Trotim

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:52:40 +0000

I… actually never played it. I played Soldat and Worms 2 a lot, but never this. I always wanted to, too.

THE TIME HAS COME.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Stij

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:38:30 +0000

I’ve always liked the worms series, but I could never really get into Liero…maybe I’ll try it again. It kind of reminds me of Cortex Command, which is a good thing.

The only thing I don’t really like about games like this is that they’re usually based off twitch reactions rather then strategy. (unlike Worms, where half the challenge was planning your moves carefully)

I’ll try it anyway…the idea of real-time Worms is just too awesome to pass up.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Tr00jg

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:33:49 +0000

Indeed basro. 0% reloading times is what makes it fun! I remember throwing countless bouncy mines and then me and my bro tried to contain all of it with dirtballs. :D

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by PHeMoX

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:59:47 +0000

Totally deserves to be on TIGsource a few more times than just once! Great game that I keep playing from time to time. A bit like Soldat also..

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Fost

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:25:54 +0000

Can I suggest for a future entry: Triumph War.

http://www.darksungames.com/gamedetail.cfm?title=TRIUMPH%21%20WAR%202099

Really great game. There’s some weird issue if I remember rightly with the options screen needing to be reset each time and make sure you hit save AND ok (or something). Also the main menu buttons need clicking on a fair bit before they work.

Also, make sure you read the instructions on the options screen.

To issue orders to nearby troops press the second button then up/left/right or down. Your objective as commander is not to kill everything Rambo stylee but to pickup icons on the floor representing objective points. These will reward you with airstrikes and troop drops.

Mark and I wasted a few lunchtimes to this over at Moonpod HQ :)

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Derek

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:24:44 +0000

Woot! Yes, this is one of my favorite games of all time right here!

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Joola

Thu, 15 May 2008 07:01:58 +0000

I haven’t played it before. And now I will. Mission Complete!

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Blueberry_pie

Thu, 15 May 2008 06:48:40 +0000

Hell yeah, instant reloading. I would always use the Gauss Gun to fly around the stage at crazy speeds.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by basro

Thu, 15 May 2008 05:51:24 +0000

When I started playing liero I didnt like it a lot until I discovered the 0% reloading times option.

After playing it with 0% reloading for a while I went back to the normal gameplay and saw it with different eyes :)

So if someone is new to liero be sure to check the 0% reloading time option ;P

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by I guess I should be anonymous

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:16:49 +0000

Hah. I’ve never seen a mention of Liero on TIGSource, but we play OpenLieroX pretty much every day at school where it lurks in the far reaches of the school server beyond the knowledge of any silly administrator.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by GirlFlash

Thu, 15 May 2008 03:53:11 +0000

CHIQUITA BOMB!

hides

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by chutup

Thu, 15 May 2008 02:08:24 +0000

Ah, the memories. Got to play this again some time.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Triple T

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:28:10 +0000

Last time I played Liero X, it was further from the original then gusanos, a game with core gameplay practically identical to Liero and different weapons and working network / online multiplayer.

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by raelz

Wed, 14 May 2008 23:05:37 +0000

Agreed, Liero is just absolutely amazing No problem with having tons of Lieros in here =D

"Multiplayer on One Keyboard 6: Lier.... um, yeah" by Lim-Dul

Wed, 14 May 2008 22:45:14 +0000

Ah - good old Liero. So many hours wasted on this one in high-school. :-D

Actually you might consider OpenLiero (not OpenLieroX) instead of using DOSBox. It’s not a clone, it’s the original adapted to run on modern systems.

Nevertheless nowadays OpenLieroX basically is the new standard - I see no reason to go back to the original since all its features are emulated by some OpenLieroX mods and heavily expanded upon in others…