Katakis
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| Developer(s) | Factor 5 |
| Publisher(s) | Rainbow Arts |
| Platform(s) | Amiga, Commodore 64 |
| Release date | 1988 (1989) |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Katakis is a side scrolling shooter style arcade game developed by Factor 5 in 1988.
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[edit] Introductory Plot
The game takes place on the planet Katakis, a human colony in deep space. There, scientists developed machinery with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities. However, the machines eventually evolved beyond the control of their human creators and overtook the planet. The humans attempted to retaliate through the use of nuclear ballistic missiles, but the machines survived.
The colonists' remaining plan is to use a series of DS-H75 Eagle Fighter space gliders to attack the machines and retake the planet.
[edit] Gameplay
Katakis has a very similar theme as the game R-Type, with multiple levels, power-ups and various end-bosses. Players must eliminate enemy opponents to reach various end bosses.
[edit] Controversy
Activision objected to the similar style of Katakis to their side-scroller arcade game, R-Type. This was compounded by the contract Factor 5 had with Activision to perform the Amiga port of the game. Factor 5 modified the gameplay and level layout slightly and re-released Katakis as Denaris in 1989.
[edit] Hardware Platforms
Originally developed for the Commodore Amiga platform, the game was also ported to the Commodore 64. Note that the Commodore 64 version of Denaris should not be confused for the similar space game Denarius, a top-down space scroller game.
[edit] Current Status
Factor 5 has released Katakis as freeware as follows:
- Katakis, R-Type and BC KID are not provided for the public domain. You are entitled to download and use these games only for non-commercial purposes. All copyrights are retained by their owners. Any distribution of this data through any medium unless specifically permitted by the copyright owners is not allowed.
Katakis has also found a modern day clone in the game Takatis by Poke53280.
