Summary
- Release Year: 1983
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: Imagic
- Publishers: Imagic
No Escape! (1983): A Classic Arcade Game
No Escape! is a classic arcade game released in 1983 by Midway Games. It is a single-screen action game in which the player controls Jason, a hero who must defeat all of the Furies in order to escape from the Temple of Aphrodite.
Gameplay
The player controls Jason with a joystick and two buttons. One button is used to throw stones, and the other button is used to jump. Jason can throw stones in eight directions, and he can also jump over obstacles.
The Furies are constantly moving around the screen, and they will fire projectiles at Jason. If Jason is hit by a projectile, he will lose a life. Jason can defeat the Furies by hitting them with stones. When a Fury is hit by a stone, it will be destroyed.
However, if Jason accidentally hits a Fury with a stone, then the Fury will multiply. This can make the game very challenging, as the player must be careful not to accidentally create more Furies than they can handle.
In addition to the Furies, there are also other obstacles in the game, such as falling bricks and spikes. The player must be careful to avoid these obstacles, or they will lose a life.
Levels
There are a total of 32 levels in No Escape!. Each level is more difficult than the last, and the player must defeat all of the Furies on each level in order to progress to the next level.
The first few levels are relatively easy, but the later levels become increasingly difficult. The player must be skilled at dodging projectiles and avoiding obstacles in order to succeed.
Difficulty Levels
No Escape! has three difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. The difficulty level affects the speed and accuracy of the Furies’ projectiles. On Easy difficulty, the Furies’ projectiles are slow and inaccurate, while on Hard difficulty, the Furies’ projectiles are fast and accurate.
Power-Ups
There are a number of power-ups that can help Jason in his quest. These power-ups include:
- Extra lives: These power-ups give Jason an extra life.
- Rapid fire: This power-up allows Jason to throw stones more quickly.
- Invulnerability: This power-up makes Jason invulnerable to the Furies’ projectiles for a short period of time.
Legacy
No Escape! was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its addictive gameplay, challenging difficulty, and innovative use of power-ups. No Escape! has been ported to a number of home platforms, and it is still considered to be one of the best arcade games of all time.
Conclusion
No Escape! is a classic arcade game that is still a lot of fun to play today. It is a challenging game, but it is also very rewarding. If you are a fan of retro gaming, then you need to check out No Escape!
Review Score
8/10
