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Cosmic Raiders

Cosmic Raiders is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up where the player's space ship can move both left and right and there is also a radar showing the locations of enemies. In every level four bombs are dropped…

31 December 1982

Cosmic Raiders is an arcade developed by Action Graphics, Inc., released 31 December 1982 on Bally Astrocade.

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What Cosmic Raiders is

Cosmic Raiders is an arcade game developed by Action Graphics, Inc. and released in 1982. It was published by Astrocarde, Inc.. It is available on Bally Astrocade only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In deep space lies the alien sector Larkin. You are there on a mission to obtain energy sources that have been seized by the evil Larkins. Radar and a superior guidance system help you avoid attacking fighters and Kamikaze ships. The energy stars are near the Larkin command ship: you must retrieve them before you can leave the enemy sector.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Cosmic Raiders launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Cosmic Raiders — frequently asked questions

When did Cosmic Raiders come out?
Cosmic Raiders was released on 31 December 1982 for Bally Astrocade.
Does Cosmic Raiders have multiplayer?
Yes. Cosmic Raiders supports multiplayer.

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