(oneliner:: A stylish vector shmup.)

Developer:: Atari Publisher:: Atari Release Date:: 1981-10-01 Hours:: 0.1

In terms of looks and sounds, Tempest might be the most iconic of Atari’s vector-based arcade games. This shooting game sees you firing at enemies approaching you from the center of the screen or otherwise in the background. It’s digital, abstract, cold war magic.

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Games recommended for Tempest fans include Similar games include Tempest 2000 and Konami’s Gyruss.