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Tailgunner (テイルガンナー)

Released in 1979

Developer: Cinematronics
Distributor: Cinematronics
Manufacturer: Cinematronics

Mame ROM Info
tailg, Tailgunner

Display
Vector
Orientation
Horizontal
Resolution
0 x 0
Colors
256, Color
Genre
Shooting
Attributes
3D
Controls
1 Joystick / Button(s)
Size/Weight of Upright
70.0000 " x 30.0000" x 26.5000"

Game Summary

Vector space game - shoot attacking ships

Hardware Info

CCPU cpu @ 5 Mhz
* Samples audio

* Information was extracted from Mame, so "Samples audio" may indicate the game has analog sound hardware.

Hardware Platform: -Unique or Unknown-

Game Details

Presumably, the player was a tailgunner of a spaceship being chased by enemies. By moving crosshairs with the joystick, the player's goal was to shoot the chasing ships before they overtook the player's ship. The game ended after 3 or so ships passed you.

In addition to the gun, the player had a shield button as a last resort to stop the enemy ships. Once they hit the shield, the targets would be stunned for a few seconds. Shield use was limited.

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'Tailgunner' cabinet photo
cabinet photo
'Tailgunner' title screen
title screen
'Tailgunner' gameplay screen shot
gameplay screen
'Tailgunner' control panel
control panel
'Tailgunner' promotional flyer
promotional flyer

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This game page was created 08/03/1998 00:00:00 and last updated 01/28/1999 20:46:12