Astro Fighter
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Astro Fighter | |
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Developer(s) | Data East |
Publisher(s) | Data East |
Platform(s) | Arcade Game, Microtan 65 |
Release date | 1980 (Arcade) |
Genre(s) | Shooter game |
Mode(s) | Single player, Up to 2 players, alternating turns |
Input methods | 3 Buttons |
Cabinet | Vertical |
CPU | M6502 |
Sound | samples |
Display | Raster, 240 x 240 pixels, 16 colors |
Astro Fighter is a two-dimensional, space shoot'em up arcade game released in 1980. It was the first game manufactured by Data East and came as a result of a merging of ideas between Sega and Data East.[citation needed]
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[edit] Plot
The player's task is to protect the various sectors from the hoards of invading aliens. You will have to defeat four waves of alien spaceships in order to dock with the 'GS' ship and refuel. In addition to battling the alien spaceships, you will also have to dodge bombs that seem to come out of nowhere. Armed only with your fighter and a lot of spirit, you must ensure that you clear the screen of invaders before they pass you by.
[edit] Records
Fred Pastore holds the official record for this game with a maximum possible 26,150 points.[1]