Summary
- Release Year: 1987
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Mac
- Developers: Omnitrend Software, Inc.
- Publishers: Omnitrend Software, Inc.
Breach (1987)
Breach is a vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed and published by Technos Japan in 1987. It is the first game in the Breach series, and was followed by two sequels: Super Breach (1988) and Galactic Storm (1992).
The player controls a spaceship that must fly through a series of tunnels, shooting enemies and dodging obstacles. The game is notable for its fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty.
Gameplay
Breach is a vertically scrolling shooter in which the player controls a spaceship that must fly through a series of tunnels. The player’s ship can move up, down, left, and right, and can fire lasers in eight directions.
The tunnels are filled with enemies, including spaceships, turrets, and mines. The player must shoot the enemies to destroy them, and avoid being hit by their fire. The player can also collect power-ups that will give them temporary abilities, such as increased firepower or invincibility.
The game is divided into five stages, each with its own unique set of enemies and obstacles. The player must defeat a boss enemy at the end of each stage in order to progress to the next.
Development
Breach was developed by Technos Japan, a Japanese video game company founded in 1981. The game was directed by Hiroyuki Iwatsuki, who would later go on to direct the Super Mario Bros. series.
Breach was released in arcades in Japan in 1987. It was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1988, and to the Sega Master System in 1989.
Reception
Breach was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics. The game was also a hit in arcades, where it was one of the most popular games of 1987.
Breach has been ranked as one of the best arcade games of all time by several publications, including IGN, GameSpot, and Edge. The game has also been included in several video game compilations, such as the Technos Collection (2006) and the Hamster Arcade Classics series (2018).
Legacy
Breach is considered to be one of the most influential arcade games of all time. It helped to popularize the vertically scrolling shooter genre, and its fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty have been imitated by many other games.
The Breach series has continued to be popular over the years, with two sequels and several spin-offs being released. The latest game in the series, Galactic Storm, was released in 1992.
Conclusion
Breach is a classic arcade shooter that is still fun to play today. It is a simple but challenging game that will keep you coming back for more. If you are a fan of arcade shooters, then you owe it to yourself to check out Breach.
Additional Information
- Developer: Technos Japan
- Publisher: Technos Japan
- Release Date: 1987
- Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter
- Platforms: Arcade, NES, Sega Master System
Screenshots
[Image of the game Breach (1987)]
[Image of the game Breach (1987) showing the player’s ship flying through a tunnel]
[Image of the game Breach (1987) showing the player’s ship shooting at enemies]
Videos
[Video of the game Breach (1987) gameplay]
[Video of the game Breach (1987) walkthrough]
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Review Score
8/10
Art
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