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Series and taxonomy

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Classification

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RootActionSecondary rootShooterSubgenreShoot 'em UpGameplay facetCommunity Building

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Details

IGDB Rating 82
Released September 15, 1979
Developer Namco
Publisher Midway, Namco

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Platforms

Arcade

Tags

Classification CheckpointDB

Action › Shoot 'em Up

Genres

Shooter Arcade

Gameplay

Science fiction Single player Multiplayer Bird view / Isometric

Keywords

aliens gravity shoot 'em up spaceship artificial intelligence high score 8-bit boss fight digital distribution launch titles

Game Length

Main 0.5h
Extra 0.5h
100% 1h