Polaris is an arcade developed by Taito, released 1 October 1983 on Commodore VIC-20.
What Polaris is
Polaris is an arcade game developed by Taito and released in 1983. It was published by Tigervision. It is available on Commodore VIC-20 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You command the submarine maneuvering away from enemy subs, bombs and the ocean bottom. Launch your missiles and destroy the squadrons of attacking aircraft. Be prepared for the enemy dive bomber. Pilot your sub through the underwater mine field. Shoot the mines if you are quick enough. 16 levels of game play in total.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer, Single player and Split screen.
What it launched against
Polaris launched on 1 October 1983, within three weeks of Track & Field and Stop the Express.
Released around the same time: Track & Field, Stop the Express.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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Quick answers
Polaris — frequently asked questions
When did Polaris come out?
Polaris was released on 1 October 1983 for Commodore VIC-20.
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