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Tempest

This update to Atari's Tempest offers players an emulated version of the original arcade graphics, as well as "Evolved" graphics with particle effects, lighting, and shading. Both games feature a classic mode…

19 December 2007

Tempest is a puzzle developed by Stainless Games, released 19 December 2007 on Xbox 360.

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What Tempest is

Tempest is a puzzle game developed by Stainless Games and released in 2007. It was published by Atari, Inc.. It is available on Xbox 360 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This update to Atari's Tempest offers players an emulated version of the original arcade graphics, as well as "Evolved" graphics with particle effects, lighting, and shading. Both games feature a classic mode, and a speed-increased "Throttle Monkey" mode. Players must guide their horseshoe-shaped craft around the edges of 3-D geometric shapes. Enemies at the far end of the playing field move toward the player, and must be shot before they reach the edge. Players can also deploy their "Super-Zapper" once per level to clear the screen of enemies. Each level is a different shape, and progressive levels add new enemy types and more of them, requiring ever-faster reflexes. The game only offers…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are party. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative and Single player.

What it launched against

Tempest launched on 19 December 2007, within three weeks of Unreal Tournament 3 Black, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, No More Heroes and Patapon.

Released around the same time: Unreal Tournament 3 Black, Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box, No More Heroes, Patapon.

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Tempest — frequently asked questions

When did Tempest come out?
Tempest was released on 19 December 2007 for Xbox 360.
Does Tempest have multiplayer?
Yes. Tempest supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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