Targ is an arcade developed by Exidy, released 31 December 1980 on Atari 2600 and Arcade.
What Targ is
Targ is an arcade game developed by Exidy and released in 1980. It was published by CBS Electronics. It is available on Atari 2600 and Arcade.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Targ is a one or two player shooter game released by Exidy in 1980. Your town is invaded by Targ riders, you must manouvre the heroic vehicle Whummel to destroy them. From time to time, a Spectar comes into screen, and can be destroyed for extra bonus. Action takes place into a 9x9 grid, "Crystal City", where the player's vehicle must avoid and chase down 10 enemy wedge-shaped vehicles. When all enemies are destroyed, you are awarded an extra bonus and can access the following level. Two players can alternate in the game. You use a 4 way joystick to control the Whummel, and a pushbutton to fire at enemies. Progressing in the gameplay causes the Targs to become faster and smarter, for a fast…
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.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Dlc
Quick answers
Targ — frequently asked questions
When did Targ come out?
Targ was released on 31 December 1980 for Atari 2600 and Arcade.
Does Targ have multiplayer?
Yes. Targ supports multiplayer.
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