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Towering Inferno

The downtown skyscraper has burst into flames, and only you can rescue the helpless hundreds trapped within. Quickly, you helicopter to the scene, and dispatch your men to battle the deadly flames. How many…

31 December 1982

Towering Inferno is an arcade developed by Western Technologies Inc., released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600.

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What Towering Inferno is

Towering Inferno is an arcade game developed by Western Technologies Inc. and released in 1982. It was published by U.S. Games. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The downtown skyscraper has burst into flames, and only you can rescue the helpless hundreds trapped within. Quickly, you helicopter to the scene, and dispatch your men to battle the deadly flames. How many survivors can you save? Play TOWERING INFERNO and find out!
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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.

What it launched against

Towering Inferno launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

Gameplay Video thumbnail

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Towering Inferno — frequently asked questions

When did Towering Inferno come out?
Towering Inferno was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does Towering Inferno have multiplayer?
Yes. Towering Inferno supports multiplayer.

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