Goldrunner

Goldrunner
Developer(s) Microdeal
Programmer(s) Steve Bak[1]
Artist(s) Pete Lyon
Composer(s) Rob Hubbard
Platform(s) Atari ST (original)
Amiga
Release 1987
Genre(s) Vertically scrolling shooter
Mode(s) 1-2 players alternating

Goldrunner is a vertically scrolling shooter published developed by Steve Bak[1] and Pete Lyon for the Atari ST and published by Microdeal in 1987. Rob Hubbard composed the music. An Amiga version followed. A sequel, Goldrunner II, was released in 1988.[2]

Gameplay

Goldrunner is a freely vertically scrolling shooter game where it is possible to fly back and forth as in Defender. The player is steering a golden spaceship equipped with two laser cannons, flying over huge ring worlds whose structures must be destroyed. The ship has a speed booster to accelerate.

References

  1. 1 2 Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
  2. "Goldrunner II". Atari Mania.


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