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Arcade

Destroyer

1977 1 Players 53% Not Rated

A sea battle game where the player moves a destroyer back and forth along the surface of the water. The ship drops depth charges to destroy the submarines that are moving back and forth below. Atari Destroyer was a unique 1 player experience. With a combination of realistic controls, sound effects and the use of 3D cardboard graphics overlaying the monitor the game gave the player a feel of playing a realistic sea battle game. With sonar and explosion sounds from the left and right speakers the game had a fully immersed experience for 1977.

Release date
October 1, 1977
Developer
Atari
Publisher
Atari
Players
1

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Destroyer

A sea battle game where the player moves a destroyer back and forth along the surface of the water. The ship drops depth charges to destroy the submarines that are moving back and forth below. Atari Destroyer was a unique 1 player experience. With a combination of realistic controls, sound effects and the use of 3D cardboard graphics overlaying the monitor the game gave the player a feel of playing a realistic sea battle game. With sonar and explosion sounds from the left and right speakers the game had a fully immersed experience for 1977.

Genres

Shooter / Gallery

Modes

Single Player

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Developer
Atari
Publisher
Atari

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideOctober 1, 1977 · Not Rated

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