Argus (arcade game)

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Argus

Screenshot of Argus
Developer(s) NMK
Publisher(s) NMK
Distributor(s) Jaleco
Platform(s) Arcade Game, Nintendo Famicom
Release date 1986 (Arcade)
1986 (Nintendo Famicom)
Genre(s) Shooter game
Mode(s) Single player, 2 player co-op
Input methods 8-way Joystick, 2 Buttons
Cabinet Vertical
CPU Z80
Sound Sound CPU : Z80
Sound Chips : YM2203
Display Raster, 224 x 256 pixels, 896 colors

Argus is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released by NMK in 1986, licensed to Jaleco. You control a fighter jet and shoot enemies in the air and on the ground, collect power-ups, and defeat bosses to advance levels. One button is used to shoot missiles and the other is used to shoot a laser that shoots enemies and power-ups on the ground.

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