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Shockwave

In Shockwave you need to retrieve powerful crystals left behind by the Tarian race. The Rastons are after the crystals also, which places a short time limit on the mission. You are armed only with a spacesuit…

1 February 1990

Shockwave is a puzzle developed by American Game Cartridges, released 1 February 1990 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Shockwave is

Shockwave is a puzzle game developed by American Game Cartridges and released in 1990. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In Shockwave you need to retrieve powerful crystals left behind by the Tarian race. The Rastons are after the crystals also, which places a short time limit on the mission. You are armed only with a spacesuit and a shockwave pistol. To retrieve the crystals, you will need to find your way through numerous mazes. Blocks in the maze can be moved with the shockwave pistol. When you hit a block with the pistol, this will move blocks adjacent to the block hit rather than the block itself. If numerous blocks are lined up, the shockwave will continue to travel through the blocks until the path is clear and a block can be moved. Some blocks are indestructable and immovable, while others can be…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Quick answers

Shockwave — frequently asked questions

When did Shockwave come out?
Shockwave was released on 1 February 1990 for Nintendo Entertainment System.

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