Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Sport, Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Acorn Archimedes, Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Atari ST/STE, BBC Microcomputer System, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Mac, MSX, Nintendo Entertainment System, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: New Frontier
- Publishers: Infogrames, Kemco, Mindscape, Inc., Superior Software Ltd.
Hostages (1988)
Hostages is a top-down shooter game developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game was released in Japan in 1988 and in North America and Europe in 1989.
In Hostages, the player controls a team of three soldiers as they attempt to rescue hostages from a terrorist-held embassy. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player can move their soldiers around the embassy, shooting terrorists and rescuing hostages.
The game features a variety of different weapons and items that the player can use to complete their mission. These include guns, grenades, and medkits. The player can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by taking cover behind objects or using hostages as human shields.
Hostages was a critical and commercial success, and it is still considered one of the best NES games ever made. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and innovative use of the NES hardware.
Gameplay
Hostages is a top-down shooter game in which the player controls a team of three soldiers as they attempt to rescue hostages from a terrorist-held embassy. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and the player can move their soldiers around the embassy, shooting terrorists and rescuing hostages.
The game features a variety of different weapons and items that the player can use to complete their mission. These include guns, grenades, and medkits. The player can also use the environment to their advantage, such as by taking cover behind objects or using hostages as human shields.
The game is divided into a series of missions, each of which has a different objective. The player must complete the objectives of each mission in order to progress to the next one. The objectives of the missions vary, but they typically involve rescuing hostages, defeating terrorists, and planting bombs.
The game features a variety of different enemies, including terrorists, guards, and dogs. The player must use their weapons and skills to defeat the enemies and complete their mission.
Development
Hostages was developed by Konami, a Japanese video game company. The game was directed by Hideo Kojima, who would later go on to create the Metal Gear Solid series.
Hostages was one of the first NES games to use a top-down perspective. The game’s developers were inspired by the arcade game Commando, which also used a top-down perspective.
Hostages was also one of the first NES games to feature a variety of different weapons and items. The game’s developers wanted to give the player a variety of options to complete their mission.
Reception
Hostages was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and innovative use of the NES hardware.
Hostages was one of the best-selling NES games of 1989. The game was also nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year from Nintendo Power magazine.
Hostages is still considered one of the best NES games ever made. The game is a classic example of the top-down shooter genre, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today.
Legacy
Hostages has had a lasting impact on the video game industry. The game’s top-down perspective and variety of weapons and items have been used in many other games, including the Metal Gear Solid series.
Hostages is also a popular game among speedrunners. Speedrunners attempt to complete the game as quickly as possible, and they have developed a variety of techniques to do so.
Hostages is a classic NES game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and innovative use of the NES hardware make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
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