Summary
- Release Year: 1983
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Intellivision, MSX, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Cheshire Engineering
- Publishers: Activision, Digiplay, Polyvox
Beamrider (1983): A Classic Arcade Shoot-‘Em-Up
Beamrider is a 1983 arcade game developed and published by Konami. It is a shoot-’em-up game in which the player controls a spaceship that flies through a web of iridescent blue beams. The player must shoot enemy spaceships and weapons while avoiding obstacles.
Beamrider was one of the first arcade games to use 3D graphics. The game’s graphics are simple but effective, and they create a sense of depth and immersion that was unlike anything else at the time. The game’s sound effects are also excellent, and they help to create a sense of atmosphere and excitement.
Beamrider is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. The game’s difficulty is perfectly balanced, and it provides a sense of accomplishment when the player finally completes it. Beamrider is a classic arcade game that still holds up today. Its innovative 3D graphics and intense action make it a must-play for fans of shoot-’em-ups.
Gameplay
The player controls a spaceship that flies through a web of iridescent blue beams. The player must shoot enemy spaceships and weapons while avoiding obstacles. The player’s spaceship can move left, right, up, and down, and it can also fire in any direction.
The game is divided into four stages, each with its own unique set of enemies and obstacles. The first stage is a relatively simple introduction to the game’s mechanics. The second stage is more challenging, and it introduces new enemy types and obstacles. The third stage is even more challenging, and it features a boss battle at the end. The fourth and final stage is the most challenging of all, and it features a final boss battle.
Enemies
Beamrider features a variety of different enemy types, each with its own unique攻擊模式. Some of the most common enemy types include:
- Grunts: These are the most basic enemy type in the game. They are small and weak, and they can be easily destroyed with a few shots.
- Fighters: These enemies are slightly larger and stronger than grunts. They can fire lasers, and they can also move more quickly.
- Bombers: These enemies are large and slow, but they can drop bombs that can damage the player’s spaceship.
- Turrets: These enemies are stationary, but they can fire lasers in all directions.
- Bosses: Each stage of the game features a boss battle. Bosses are large and powerful, and they require the player to use all of their skills to defeat them.
Weapons
The player’s spaceship can be equipped with a variety of different weapons. Some of the most common weapons include:
- Laser: This is the basic weapon in the game. It is a single shot that can be fired in any direction.
- Spread shot: This weapon fires three shots at once, in a spread formation. It is more powerful than the laser, but it has a shorter range.
- Homing missiles: These missiles lock onto enemy targets and automatically follow them. They are very powerful, but they are also slow and can be easily dodged.
- Power-ups: The player can collect power-ups that give them temporary abilities, such as increased speed,火力, or invincibility.
Legacy
Beamrider was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its innovative 3D graphics, intense action, and catchy music. Beamrider has been ported to a number of different platforms, including the NES, the Commodore 64, and the Atari 2600. It is still considered to be one of the best arcade shoot-’em-ups of all time.
Beamrider has been cited as an influence on a number of later shoot-’em-ups, including Gradius, R-Type, and Thunder Force. The game’s innovative 3D graphics and intense action have helped to make it a classic of the genre.
Review Score
8.5/10
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