Grobda
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Designer(s) | Masanobu Endoh |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release date | 1984 |
| Genre(s) | Multi-directional shooter |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players, alternating turns |
| Input methods | 8-way Joystick; 2 buttons |
| Cabinet | Upright, cabaret, and cocktail |
| Arcade system | Namco Super Pac-Man |
| Display | Vertical orientation, Raster |
Grobda is a multi-directional shooter arcade game that was released by Namco in 1984. It is a spin-off from Xevious, as the player's tank first appeared in that - as an enemy.
[edit] Gameplay
The player controls a tank in an arena filled with numerous indestructible obstacles - and several enemy tanks. When the player kills an enemy tank, it will cause an explosion and any other enemy tanks that happen to be in the way at the time will share the same fate as the first one. But if the player's tank is too close to the explosion, it will also be killed. The player's tank has a shield that offers very temporary protection from enemy fire, but constant firing from enemy tanks will make it disappear. Each level is called a "battling", which there are 99 in total. However, when at the "enter initials screen", it will show that you beat 100 battlings.
The game runs on Namco Super Pac-Man hardware but with a DAC for speech.
[edit] Ports
The arcade version was ported to PS1 for Namco Museum Volume 2, as well as Namco Museum Battle Collection, which includes a more accurate port.
[edit] External links
- Grobda at the Killer List of Videogames
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