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Escape from Arcturus

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Escape from Arcturus
Publisher(s)Synergistic Software
Platform(s)Apple II
Release1981

Escape from Arcturus is a video game for the Apple II published in 1981 by Synergistic Software. It consists of two games which can be played independently or one after the other: Space Fortress, which is a clone of the arcade video game Space Zap, and Escape.

Gameplay

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Escape from Arcturus is a game in which the player can either try to survive as long as possible while defending against unstoppable hostile alien bases, or evacuate inhabitants from the planet while aliens attack.[1]

Reception

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Bob Boyd reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "The high score for each mode is saved on disk which is a nice feature. The graphics are good in the "Fortress" mode and outstanding in the "Escape" mode. As current arcade games go, however, Escape from Arcturus tends to be a little simplistic."[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Boyd, Bob (January–February 1982). "Micro - Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 2. p. 31.
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