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Marble Madness

Marble Madness is an isometric platform game in which the player manipulates an onscreen marble from a third-person perspective. The player controls the marble's movements with a trackball, though most home…

15 December 1984

Marble Madness is an arcade developed by Atari Games, released 15 December 1984 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Arcade, FM Towns and PC-9800 Series.

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What Marble Madness is

Marble Madness is an arcade game developed by Atari Games and released in 1984. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Arcade, FM Towns, PC-9800 Series and Sharp X68000.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Marble Madness is an isometric platform game in which the player manipulates an onscreen marble from a third-person perspective. The player controls the marble's movements with a trackball, though most home versions use game controllers with directional pads. The aim of the game is for the player to complete six maze-like, isometric race courses before a set amount of time expires. When a player completes a race, the remaining time is added to the next race's allotted time. The game also allows two players to compete against each other. Courses are populated with various objects and enemies designed to obstruct the player. As the game progresses, the courses become increasingly difficult…
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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. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Marble Madness launched on 15 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, 1942, Jet Set Willy and 3D Starstrike.

Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, 1942, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Marble Madness — frequently asked questions

When did Marble Madness come out?
Marble Madness was released on 15 December 1984 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Arcade, FM Towns, PC-9800 Series and Sharp X68000.
Does Marble Madness have multiplayer?
Yes. Marble Madness supports multiplayer.

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