Goldrunner
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]
| Goldrunner | |
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| Developer(s) | Microdeal |
| Programmer(s) | Steve Bak[1] |
| Artist(s) | Pete Lyon |
| Composer(s) | Rob Hubbard |
| Platform(s) | Atari ST, Amiga |
| Release | 1987 |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | 1-2 players alternating |
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
- Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
- "Goldrunner II". Atari Mania.
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