Tempest: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts
Tempest (1981): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.
Tempest (1981) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Atari, available on Arcade, bbcmicro, ZXS, Atari-ST, Acorn Electron, ACPC. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 58/100 on IGDB.
What is Tempest about?
Tempest is a 1981 arcade game by Atari Inc., designed and programmed by Dave Theurer. It takes place on a three-dimensional surface, sometimes wrapped into a tube, which is viewed from one end and is divided into a dozen or more segments or lanes. The player controls a claw-shaped spaceship (named Blaster) that crawls along the near edge of the playfield, moving from segment to segment. Tempest was one of the first games to use Atari's Color-QuadraScan vector display technology. It was also the first game to allow the player to choose their starting level (a system Atari dubbed "SkillStep"). This feature increases the maximum starting level depending on the player's performance in the previous game, essentially allowing the player to continue.
An official port was released for the Atari ST. An official port that bears the Atari logo was released by Superior Software for the BBC Micro an
Key details
Tempest was released in 1981 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: Arcade, bbcmicro, ZXS, Atari-ST, Acorn Electron, ACPC. Developer: Atari.
Should you play Tempest?
Reviews are mixed, but Tempest retains a dedicated player base among shooter, arcade fans.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is Tempest?
Tempest is a shooter, arcade game by Atari, released in 1981.
What platforms is Tempest on?
Tempest is available on Arcade, bbcmicro, ZXS, Atari-ST, Acorn Electron, ACPC.
Is Tempest good?
Tempest has an aggregate score of 58/100 from critics and players on IGDB.
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