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Microsoft MSX

Beamrider

1983 1-4 Players 81%

Beamrider takes place above Earth's atmosphere, where a large alien shield called the Restrictor Shield surrounds the Earth. The player's objective is to clear the Shield's 99 sectors of alien craft while piloting the Beamrider ship. The Beamrider is equipped with a short-range laser lariat and a limited supply of torpedoes. The player is given three at the start of each sector.

Release date
December 31, 1983
Developer
Activision
Publisher
Activision
Players
1-4

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Beamrider

Beamrider takes place above Earth's atmosphere, where a large alien shield called the Restrictor Shield surrounds the Earth. The player's objective is to clear the Shield's 99 sectors of alien craft while piloting the Beamrider ship. The Beamrider is equipped with a short-range laser lariat and a limited supply of torpedoes. The player is given three at the start of each sector.

Genres

Shooter

Modes

Multiplayer

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Developer
Activision
Publisher
Activision

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1983

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