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Stargunner

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First release
Nov 19, 1996
Engine
C++
Genres
Shooter, Arcade · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Mac, Linux

In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners." Their mission: To strike the planet Zile and cripple the Zilions’ three strongholds, where the Zilion war fleets await. If the Stargunners can surprise the Zilions on their own planet and wipe out their fleet, then good will triumph over evil once again.

Also known as dosbox.exe

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Release dates
DOS
Nov 19, 1996
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 13, 2013
Mac
Sep 13, 2013
All 4 release dates
Linux
Jul 24, 2014
Age ratings
USK 6
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
shoot 'em up, death, spaceship, freeware, shareware
… All 25, pixel art, high score, one-man army, boss fight, explosion, astronaut, digital distribution, pop culture reference, transforming boss, game reference, underwater gameplay, difficulty level, multi-phase boss, movie reference, water level, temporary invincibility, multiple enemy boss fights, upgradeable vehicles, zoom platform, gog preservation program

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