VoxOdyssey | Retro and Classic Consoles | Intellivision | Beamrider
Clear 99 sectors of the Restrictor Shield and battle enemy ships with cutting-edge 3D graphics (for it's time) and intense action.
General Information
Developer - Activision
Publisher - Activision
Release - 1983
Platform - Intellivision
Genre - Fixed shooter
Number of players - 1P / 2P (alternating)
D : VaMP He
P: Gamersky Games, 2P Games
G: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Roguelite, Action, Indie, Singleplayer, Casual
R: 4 Aug, 2023
Beamrider, developed by Activision for the Intellivision
Is a thrilling sci-fi action game that takes you on a courageous mission to defend Earth from a hostile planet's Restrictor Shield. This powerful shield, filled with deadly enemies and traps, threatens the future of humanity's space program. Your role? As the Beamrider, you must clear all 99 sectors of this shield, battling waves of enemies and avoiding devastating hazards along the way.
Set against a backdrop of futuristic warfare, Beamrider features stunning 3D animated graphics that immerse you in the action. You'll feel like you're in the cockpit as you dodge enemy fire, avoid Zig bombs, and outmaneuver the deadly arsenal of chargers, chirpers, trackers, blockers, and bounce craft. The game's intense sound effects and fast-paced gameplay create an adrenaline-pumping experience that keeps you coming back for more.
As you clear each sector of the shield, the challenge escalates, with increasingly complex patterns of enemy ships and traps to navigate. Mastering the game's mechanics will require precision, quick reflexes, and strategic thinking, as you attempt to survive the onslaught and break through the Restrictor Shield.
Features of Beamrider include:
99 challenging sectors to clear, each filled with enemy ships and powerful traps.
Advanced 3D perspective and animated graphics that pull you into the action.
A wide array of enemy attacks and obstacles, including Zig bombs and blockers.
High-intensity, fast-paced gameplay that tests your reflexes and combat skills.
Pulsating sound effects that heighten the sense of danger as you progress through the shield.
Created by designer Dave Rolle, Beamrider combines cutting-edge technology for its time with imaginative game design to deliver a challenge you'll return to again and again. Whether you're a fan of classic retro gaming or experiencing it for the first time, Beamrider offers a timeless test of skill and determination.
Can you survive the Restrictor Shield and save Earth's space program? Strap in and find out!
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