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The Bow

A first-person shooter published by The Power House and inspired by Exidy's arcade coin-op Crossbow. The player in the role of a crossbow archer has to protect his friends from a variety of perils and…

31 December 1987

The Bow is a shooter, released 31 December 1987 on ZX Spectrum.

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What The Bow is

The Bow was released in 1987. It is available on ZX Spectrum only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A first-person shooter published by The Power House and inspired by Exidy's arcade coin-op Crossbow. The player in the role of a crossbow archer has to protect his friends from a variety of perils and attacking enemies by shooting arrows at them.
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How it plays

Its themes are historical.

What it launched against

The Bow launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

Quick answers

The Bow — frequently asked questions

When did The Bow come out?
The Bow was released on 31 December 1987 for ZX Spectrum.

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