Tempest
Released in 1981 on Arcade, shooter.
- Year: 1981
- Platform: Arcade
- Genre: Shooter
- Developer: Atari
Overview
Dave Theurer used a color vector display to place the player on the rim of geometric tubes, spinning a rotary knob to blast enemies climbing up from the depths. Its abstract style and speed made it a cult favorite, and its influence shows in later games that embraced pure arcade geometry.
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