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name	publisher(developer)	year	description
Crossroads	?	?	[b]Enemies! [i]Massive[/i] numbers of Enemies[/b]! Too many enemies, and more just keep coming! I need a break. I need to play a much less intensive game with far fewer enemies on the screen at once. Perhaps [game=#80]Gauntlet[/game] or [game=#99096]Robotron[/game] [Zerothis]
Crossroads II:Pandemonium	Compute!	?	[size=175]More enemies than [game=#168923]Crossroads![/game][/size][spoiler= ; ][/spoiler] [Zerothis]
Omega Race	Commodore	1982
Wizard of Wor	Commodore	1982
Cybotron	Anirog	1983
Hunter	Terminal Software	1983
Matrix	Llamasoft;HesWare	1983
Megawarz	Paramount Software	1983	[15]***This game is a fast-moving challenging shoot-em-up, reminiscent of Asteroids but a generation further on. [Rruthie]
Metamorphosis II: Earth Warrior - Attack on Cyglorx	Victory Software	1983
Parallax	London Software	1983
Quintic Warrior	Argus Press Software (Quicksilva)	1983
Robotron: 2084	Atari	1983	THE ROBOT REVOLT HAS BEGUN THE THRILL OF THE ARCADE GAME It's the year 2084, and robots are turning against their masters. Saved by a genetic accident, only you can resist their mutant re-programming and defend humanity. Grunts close in. The Brains launch missiles. Tanks, Sheroids, and Electrodes spell death. And then, there's the Hulk--immune to your laser. Your mission is to rescue, evade, and destroy. Good luck.* [190]* [74]*** [4]
Robotron: 2084	Atari	1983	This is not the [game=#34552]version by Tom Griner[/game]. Tom was awfully young so Atari secretly hired a 'more experienced' programmer to simultaneously make another version. [Zerothis]
Save New York	Creative Software	1983
Stellar Triumph	Romik;H.A.L. Labs	1983	A highly customizable SpaceWar.
Super Dogfight	Terminal Software	1983
Tank Wars	O.E.M. (Machine Language Games)	1983
Tiger Tanks	Nufekop	1983
Wizard of Wor	Commodore	1983	There were two different official versions for the C64 released.
Arena 3000	Microdeal	1984
Cosmic Cruiser	Imagine	1984
Diagon	Micro Mart Software;Bug-Byte (Mammoth Software)	1984
Hellgate	Llamasoft	1984
Highnoon	Ocean	1984
Odyssey	K-Tel International	1984
Stareggs	Mirrorsoft;Happy Software	1984
Tazz	Bubble Bus	1984
Triad	Commodore;Adventure International	1984
Whirlybird	CRL	1984
Wilder Westen	Europa Computer-Club	1984
Wildfire	Supersoft	1984
Zoids	Softek	1984
Beach-Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back	Access Software;U.S. Gold (Access Software)	1985	July, 1947 BEACH-HEAD II is a true "Head-to-Head two player multisequence game that allows you to play against another person or the computer. You can choose to play either of the following characters: Player 1: The Allied Commander (J.P. Stryker) Profile: Youngest man ever to reach rank of Chief Commander. Fought courageously during World War II and was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism. Quickly rose through the ranks during the war and gained respect and admiration from his colleagues for his integrity and leadership abilities. Player 2: The Dictator (known as "The Dragon") Profile: Evil, bloodthirsty, power crazed maniac. Fought savagely against the ales during World War II in the Pacific, disappeared and formed his own renegade army after the war. "The Dragon" demands (and gets) blind obedience from bis followers who worship him as a demigod. He is a brilliant military tactician who has been trapped and outnumbered in battle many times, but has managed to turn the cables on his opponents through cunning and ruthlessness. His current objective is to obliterate the forces that gave his army a stinging defeat and destroyed his fortress.* [150]* [2]* [77]* [77]* [74]* [2]* [3]* [4]* [15]* [48]
Paradroid	Hewson (Graftgold)	1985	[52]***Take out all robots in the space ship by flying around on many floors via elevators. You have limited energy so you need to hack other robots to survive. Doing this also gives you better weapons to shoot robots. Once the game is completed, you get to play the same levels again, but the ship has a new name.
Space Arena	Compute!;Caesar Software	1985
Zone 7	Radarsoft	1985
Balakon Raider	Interstel	1986
Gauntlet	U.S. Gold (Gremlin Graphics)	1986	This is it. The game everybody's been waiting for, Gauntlet, the most successful arcade game of all time has come home. And it brings with it all the characters, dungeons, traps, treasures, and excitement you loved in the arcades. Featuring: * Thor, Thyra, Questor, and Merlin together again. Ghosts, grunts, demons, lobbers, sorcerers, and Death. Potions, magic, keys, treasure, traps, transporters, and more. All the levels you know and love from the arcade. Two player, join at any time, play system. The action, sound, and animation of the arcades on your home screen.* [161]* [2]* [77]* [3]* [2]* [57]* [57]* [52]
Airborne Ranger	MicroProse	1987	You are a member of elite corps selected for your courage, ingenuity and special skills to go on the most dangerous missions. Parachute behind enemy lines armed only with a machine gun and hand grenades. Airborne Ranger is a fast-paced action-simulation that challenges your strategic skills and reflexes. Control one soldier's battle against overwhelming odds. You can run, walk or crawl across full-scrolling 3-D terrain using trees, bushes and ravines to avoid the enemy or set up an ambush. Whether rescuing hostages from a terrorist prison or infiltrating the headquarters of an enemy unit every mission takes careful planning and pinpoint execution. Drop caches of weapons and first aid supplies, out manoeuvre the enemy, then locate the pickup zone in order to reach safety. Airborne Ranger is an exciting combination of action, danger and suspense. AIRBORNE RANGER FEATURES * Simulation of action behind enemy lines * 12 exciting missions * Full-scrolling 3-D graphics * Various terrains to encounter * Multiple enemy threats * Modern weaponry * Comprehensive documentation * Endless hours of constructive entertainment* [77]* [2]* [17]* [57]* [1]* [52]* [49]* [33]
Anarchy	Hewson	1987	[2]* [4]* [57]* [52]* [17]
Asteroids 64	Markt & Technik	1987
Gauntlet II	U.S. Gold;Mindscape (Gremlin Graphics)	1987	The mindblowing sequel to the number 1 smash hit. Addictive, frantic and packed with so many new features it's a totally new game. Over 100 levels of pulsating action as you take on the powers of your favourite player, even if they're already in play. Watch out for the death curse of the evil "IT" and flee from the thieving grasp of the "THAT" creature. Stun Tiles. Acid Puddles. Force Fields, Super Sorcerers, Phoney and Moving Exits make your progress all the more difficult. But there are mystical amulets to be collected which will enhance your powers to repel monsters, transport through walls or increase your fire power. Avoid poisoned food and potions, collecting them makes you dizzy!. Gauntlet II is not just a further episode in this enthralling crusade, it is a whole new experience in action packed adventure.* [52]* [85]* [2]* [33]* [49]* [57]*** [52]
Spore	Mastertronic	1987
Master Blaster	Zeppelin Games;Micro Media	1988
Blasteroids	Mirrorsoft;Image Works (Teque)	1989	BLASTEROIDS™ Battle your way through sectors and galaxies riddled with asteroids and deadly enemy ships to ultimately defeat the evil MUKOR, the ruler of all galaxies. An award winning shoot 'em up.* [90]* [3]* [49]* [33]* [2]* [1]*** [52]
Citadel	Electric Dreams	1989
Fire Power	MicroIllusions (Silent Software)	1989
Vindicators	Domark (Consult Software)	1990	Date: Year 2525 ... Battlefield: Outside Galaxy TR15... Mission: Intercept and destroy an alien space fleet threatening to conquer Earth ... Weapon: SR-88 Strategic Battle Tank... Codename: VINDICATORS An armada of fourteen alien space stations approach Earth. The only way to destroy this invading force is to infiltrate the enemy with your SR-88 Strategic Battle Tanks, better known as Vindicators. Vindicators - the faithful conversion of the Coin-Op arcade hit - challenges you to negotiate each space station's heavily guarded corridors, and locate and destroy its control room. Replenish your tank's fuel supply with fuel canisters located throughout the many levels of each station. Special features enable your tank to gain enhanced speed, shot range, shot power, force field or even "Smart Shots." This dangerous assignment will require all your battle-honed skills. Win and the world cheers with you. Lose and kiss it goodbye.* [16]* [78]* [16]* [2]*** [3]
Smash T.V.	Acclaim;Ocean (Probe Software)	1991	THE COIN-OP GAME OF THE YEAR IS NOW THE MOST ACTION-PACKED GAME OF ALL TIME! Congratulations! You're the next lucky contestant on the game show with the ultimate in prizes... YOUR LIFE! Sorry, no mindless blondes spinning wheels here. Just deadly action, flying shrapnel, and total carnage -- all in front of a live studio audience! Instead of picking vowels, you pick 6 futuristic weapons like triple photon lasers and lethal plasma grenades. And the 2 controller action gives you 360 degree arcade firepower. Sure, you can win toasters and microwaves... after you defeat hordes of cyborg mutants, power orbs and the 30-ton Mutoid Man! Any wonder this show's #1 in the ratings?* [3]*In 1999 you take part in the most violent game, Smash TV. You compete for cash and prizes and are sent into an arena, fully armed. You are attacked from several sides, each room more difficult than the other. A great conversion of this very playable arcade hit. I only miss a two player mode.
Turn n' Burn	Flair Software	1991

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