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Bosconian (1981)

Namco

Arcade, MSX, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000, Wii

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The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward. Each level consists of a number of green space stations that must all be destroyed to advance to the next level (a … The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward. Each level consists of a number of green space stations that must all be destroyed to advance to the next level (a semi-transparent mini-map helps identify their location). Each station consists of six cannons arranged in a hexagon, surrounding a central core. The player must either destroy all six cannons or shoot the core to destroy a station, and in later levels the core is capable of defending itself.
Additionally, the player must avoid or destroy asteroids, mines, and a variety of enemy missiles and ships that attempt to collide with the player's ship. Enemies occasionally launch formation attacks — destroying the leader causes all remaining enemies to disperse, but destroying all enemies in a formation scores extra bonus points. A spy ship (worth a random bonus value) also appears occasionally, which must be destroyed or the enemies will go berserk. Read more

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Developers
Namco
Publishers
Dempa Shimbunsha, Micomsoft, Midway Games, Namco
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Series
Bosconian
Also known as
Star Destroyer

Release dates

  • Nov 20, 1981 (Japan) Arcade
  • Feb 1982 (North America) Arcade
  • 1984 (Japan) MSX
  • 1987 (Japan) Sharp X1
  • Dec 01, 1988 (Japan) Sharp X68000
  • Nov 17, 2009 (Japan) Wii

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