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Sega SG-1000

Zaxxon

1984 1 Players 55% Not Rated

In Zaxxon, the player controls a starship which continuously moves towards the top right of the screen - a "diagonal" sidescroller, as opposed to the horizontal or vertical shooters more commonly seen. The basic idea is to shoot at and destroy enemies within a space fortress to rank up points, while avoiding obstacles and enemy fire.

Release date
December 31, 1984
Developer
Sega
Publisher
Sega
Players
1

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Zaxxon

In Zaxxon, the player controls a starship which continuously moves towards the top right of the screen - a "diagonal" sidescroller, as opposed to the horizontal or vertical shooters more commonly seen. The basic idea is to shoot at and destroy enemies within a space fortress to rank up points, while avoiding obstacles and enemy fire.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

Single Player

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Developer
Sega
Publisher
Sega

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1984 · Not Rated

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