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Goldrunner is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Steve Bak[1] and Pete Lyon for the Atari ST and published by Microdeal in 1987. Rob Hubbard composed the music.[2] An Amiga version followed, as well as a 1988 sequel, Goldrunner II.[3]
| 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 turns |
Gameplay edit
Goldrunner is a freely vertically scrolling shooter game where it is possible to fly back and forth as in Defender. The player steers 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.
Legacy edit
The immediate follow-on, Goldrunner II, offered a similar aesthetic to the original title. A third entry in the series was planned, entitled Goldrunner 3D. This was to mark a departure from the traditional 2D scrolling shooter format with a radical new look and gameplay. Trailed as early as 1989,[4][5] the project suffered significant delays however, finally seeing release under Ocean as Epic in 1992.
References edit
- ^ a b Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
- ^ "Interview with Rob Hubbard".
- ^ "Goldrunner II". Atari Mania.
- ^ "Goldrunner 3D preview from Zero 2 (Dec 1989) - Amiga Magazine Rack". amr.abime.net. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ "Goldrunner 3D preview from CU Amiga-64 (Nov 1989) - Amiga Magazine Rack". amr.abime.net. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
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