Universal Videogame List - www.uvlist.net

Arcadia
published by Imagine in 1982, developed by D.H.L.

Number of votes: 12 Rank: 4.4
Click stars to vote this game
platform: Vic 20
game type: shooter
display: Raster
Arcadia is a fast paced action shooter released for many formats. The Vic-20 version was superior in terms of gameplay.

There were eight levels of different aliens to shoot (on the Vic atleast), afterwhich it wraps back around to the first set of aliens. Each level you progress increases the score received for shooting each alien, so by the time you get to the nineth level you are getting 9 points per hit rather than 1.

8 different aliens does not sound a lot of variety in the game, but each level is very hard to complete so you will need a lot of practice to get past them all. Even when you do the temptation is there to keep on going racking up your score.

But discovering the different aliens and their behaviour is just one part of the appeal. The ship you control constantly falls to the bottom of the screen and you have to thrust up to climb higher. This coupled with independant twin lasers that have a very short range adds a gaming experience that is very addictive to master. Very simple concept but works remarkably well!

Altori - 2004-01-28 08:49:11

Post an anonymous comment / review about this game.


Buy from Amazon.com



Welcome new user!

You can create a free account to vote, review, tag games, add images, view galleries and more.
login:
password:

Select your language





DISCLAIMER: All image galleries, logos and names are property of the respective authors - This site doesn't make use nor permits the download of copyrighted material such as ISO, game roms, software, music, movies or similar. The site is primarily based on reviews, screenshots and various game details. - Please contact me if you believe your work has been used in a way that may constitute copyright infringement.