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Solar Storm

You're strapped in your laser ship, battling fierce Deltoids and Shields. They approach in waves, at faster and faster speeds. Each raider can shoot a single flash of proton energy that comes at you like a…

31 December 1983

Solar Storm is an arcade developed by Imagic, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 2600.

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What Solar Storm is

Solar Storm is an arcade game developed by Imagic and released in 1983. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You're strapped in your laser ship, battling fierce Deltoids and Shields. They approach in waves, at faster and faster speeds. Each raider can shoot a single flash of proton energy that comes at you like a lightning bolt. There's no time to waste. And no place to hide. Then, as you carry on the defense, things get much worse. A far-off sun explodes! Fragments from the cataclysm come raining down. Keep moving! Blast almost everything you see! If you don't, heat from the solar debris can destroy your planet. If you prevail, you can move out to the edge of space and attack your foes. Sweet revenge!
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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

Solar Storm launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Solar Storm — frequently asked questions

When did Solar Storm come out?
Solar Storm was released on 31 December 1983 for Atari 2600.
Does Solar Storm have multiplayer?
Yes. Solar Storm supports multiplayer.

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