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Batalia

This two-player, ASCII-based arena combat game has a backstory: you and your co-pilot have been busted by Galactic police for smuggling illegal goods. As it turns out, Galactic justice doesn't screw around…

31 December 1986

Batalia is an arcade developed by The Right Brothers, released 31 December 1986 on DOS.

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What Batalia is

Batalia is an arcade game developed by The Right Brothers and released in 1986. It is available on DOS only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This two-player, ASCII-based arena combat game has a backstory: you and your co-pilot have been busted by Galactic police for smuggling illegal goods. As it turns out, Galactic justice doesn't screw around, and in a touch of Imperial Roman flair, you've both been tossed into a labyrinth to duke it out with each other gladiator-style. Only one will emerge alive. Each player is given a ship, which can shoot in four directions at once. The arena's layout changes on every round, but the premise remains the same - maneuver your combat ship around the playing field, use the walls for cover, and kill your opponent. The first player to win ten rounds will emerge victorious.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players.

What it launched against

Batalia launched on 31 December 1986, within three weeks of World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel and Rebelstar.

Released around the same time: World Games, Gauntlet, The Sentinel, Rebelstar.

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Quick answers

Batalia — frequently asked questions

When did Batalia come out?
Batalia was released on 31 December 1986 for DOS.
Does Batalia have multiplayer?
Yes. Batalia supports multiplayer.

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