Game Details
Bosconian
Genres: Shooter, Arcade
Released on: Arcade, Sharp X68000, Sharp X1, Wii, MSX
Publishers: Micomsoft , Dempa Shimbunsha , Namco , Midway Games
Themes: Action, Science fiction
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Arcade | December 31, 1981 |
| MSX | December 31, 1984 |
| Sharp X1 | December 31, 1987 |
| Sharp X68000 | December 01, 1988 |
| Wii | November 17, 2009 |
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About:
The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward. Each level consists of a number of green space stations that must all be destroyed to advance to the next level (a semi-transparent mini-map helps identify their location). Each station consists of six cannons arranged in a hexagon, surrounding a central core. The player must either destroy all six cannons or shoot the core to destroy a station, and in later levels the core is capable of defending itself. Additionally, the player must avoid or destroy asteroids, mines, and a variety of enemy missiles and ships that attempt to collide with the player's ship. Enemies occasionally launch formation attacks â destroying the leader causes all remaining enemies to disperse, but destroying all enemies in a formation scores extra bonus points. A spy ship (worth a random bonus value) also appears occasionally, which must be destroyed or the enemies will go berserk.
Story:
No storyline available