Cannon Fighter is an arcade developed by Policy, released 31 December 1984 on MSX.
What Cannon Fighter is
Cannon Fighter is an arcade game developed by Policy and released in 1984. It was published by KG Soft. It is available on MSX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are the last surviving member of an artillery regiment fighting in the desert. Using your cannon you are trying to destroy a wave of advancing tanks ans stop them reaching a supply dump. When the first wave is destroyed you are attacked by super thanks that are more difficult to hit. You have 4 defensive positions and if the thanks reach your last defensive position or you receive 3 direct hits the game ends.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Cannon Fighter launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Cannon Fighter — frequently asked questions
When did Cannon Fighter come out?
Cannon Fighter was released on 31 December 1984 for MSX.
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