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Mission X (1982)

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Mission X is a classic Intellivision game, originally released in 1982. Developed by Mattel Electronics, it is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up where players control a World War II-era bomber plane, tasked with attacking various enemy targets.

Gameplay Overview:

• Perspective: The game features an overhead, top-down view with the player flying a bomber across a battlefield.
• Objectives: The primary goal is to destroy enemy tanks, ships, planes, and other vehicles while avoiding ground fire and anti-aircraft defenses.
• Weapons: Players can drop bombs on ground targets and shoot enemy planes in the air. Precision and timing are key for success.
• Scrolling: The game uses vertical scrolling, meaning the player moves forward automatically as the background scrolls, giving the illusion of flying over enemy territory.
• Difficulty: The challenge increases as you progress, with more enemy defenses and tougher opposition.

Unique Aspects:

• Sound: The game features dynamic sound effects to simulate the roaring engines of a plane, bomb drops, and explosions.
• Controls: Like other Intellivision games, it uses the system’s unique controller, which includes a numeric keypad and side buttons, offering a distinctive playing experience compared to other consoles of the era.

“Mission X” is considered a classic among fans of early console games, representing a period when developers were pushing the limits of the technology to create immersive action experiences with simple but engaging mechanics.

Critics:
Electronic Fun with Computers & Games - 100%
All Game Guide - 90%
Tilt - 67%

Released: 1983
Machine type: Intellivision (インテリビジョン)
Original System: Arcade (1982)
Developer by: Data East Corporation
Published by: Mattel Electronics
Ported by: Mattel Electronics
Genre: Action / Shooter
Program: John Tomlinson
Graphics: Karen Nugent, Mark Buczek
Sound Effects: Andy Sells
Japanese spelling: ミッション X

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