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Armor Attack (1980)

Cinematronics

Arcade · Vectrex

2.75 from 4 ratings

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The player controls a jeep and must destroy the many tanks and helicopters that attack them in a maze-like cityscape. The jeep is armed with a rocket launcher that fires straight forward; the player can have two rockets on-screen at the time. The driving is generally similar to the well-known Combat for the Atari 2600. Tanks periodically spawn from different … Read more
The player controls a jeep and must destroy the many tanks and helicopters that attack them in a maze-like cityscape. The jeep is armed with a rocket launcher that fires straight forward; the player can have two rockets on-screen at the time. The driving is generally similar to the well-known Combat for the Atari 2600. Tanks periodically spawn from different locations on the edge of the screen and drive towards the player. The tanks always travel along horizontal or vertical lines, unlike the freely moving jeep. Tank turrets move to track the player, allowing them to shoot in any direction. Tanks normally take two hits to kill, and the player can have only two rockets on the screen at a time. The helicopter spawns from any point, and approaches the player in looping paths flying over the jeep and periodically firing. If hit, the helicopter spirals in. Read less

Details

Developers
Cinematronics
Publishers
Bandai, Cinematronics, GCE, Milton Bradley
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Warfare

Release dates

  • Jun 1980 (Full Release) (North_America) Arcade
  • 1982 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Vectrex

Rating distribution

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Review scoopings 4/5 · Jan 23, 2022

Great Early 80s Arcade Game

Look: 8/10 The colors and graphics are excellent, the map has a nice look to it, and the vector helicopter tank etc are great for its time.

Play: 8/10 Wow this is so fun. The gameplay is fast-paced, the controls fast-paced and responsive albeit a bit rudimentary it's super fun to get used to and land hits. The only reason …

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Look: 8/10 The colors and graphics are excellent, the map has a nice look to it, and the vector helicopter tank etc are great for its time.

Play: 8/10 Wow this is so fun. The gameplay is fast-paced, the controls fast-paced and responsive albeit a bit rudimentary it's super fun to get used to and land hits. The only reason this doesn't get a 9/10 as a best example of the arcade genre is that Head On and Space Invaders are just too good, now that I've given them a proper chance! Still, this is top-notch!

Feel: 8/10 Again, great fun. The map is fun but simple. And I love the team cooperative aspect. Nothing uniquely amazing: just your usual arcade shooter game, but I had a blast playing it.

Attachment: 8/10 I surely will be returning to this if I return to early arcade games!

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