From the back of the game Crosswize - The sensational sequel to Sidewize. You thought that Sidewize was the ultimate shoot 'em up. The four worlds of Omnicron, Delta, Nu and Iota are safe again, after you quashed the invasion of the evil Darlard Mutants. Your reputation and prowess with the laser gun has quickly become the stuff of legends, and your name is spoken in hushed tones in the bars, clubs and seedy haunts throughout the galaxy. All has been quiet for many a senton but now, suddenly, your interstellar communilink bursts into life... "MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY! PLANET LUNA SYS REF 7091 UNDER ATTACK. UNIDENTIFIED ALIEN FORCES APPEARING ON SHORT RANGE SCANNERS. PLEASE ASSIST... MAYDAY! MAYDAY!" Your trigger finger begins to itch and a broad smile beams across your face as the thought of combat enters your mind. You move towards the shuttle docking bay and press the button to descend. Here Crosswize begins....... Crosswize - Don't get caught in the crossfire!