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Hellgate

Insanely intense shooter in which the player controls 4 guns firing into a central arena.

31 December 1984

Hellgate is an arcade developed by Jeff Minter, released 31 December 1984 on Commodore C64/128/MAX and Commodore VIC-20.

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What Hellgate is

Hellgate is an arcade game developed by Jeff Minter and released in 1984. It was published by Llamasoft LTD. It is available on Commodore C64/128/MAX and Commodore VIC-20.

How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Hellgate 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.

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Hellgate — frequently asked questions

When did Hellgate come out?
Hellgate was released on 31 December 1984 for Commodore C64/128/MAX and Commodore VIC-20.
Does Hellgate have multiplayer?
Yes. Hellgate supports multiplayer.

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