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'''Arcturus '''is a Zaxxon clone made by [[Bill Bies]] for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the [[:Category:1985 Software|first quarter of 1985]] on a gaming cartridge. Unlike most cartridges for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A, this cartridge didn't plug into the normal spot on the front of the machine. It was designed to be inserted into the sidecar slot similar to the Speech Synthesizer. | '''Arcturus '''is a Zaxxon clone made by [[Bill Bies]] for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the [[:Category:1985 Software|first quarter of 1985]] on a gaming cartridge. Unlike most cartridges for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A, this cartridge didn't plug into the normal spot on the front of the machine. It was designed to be inserted into the sidecar slot similar to the Speech Synthesizer. | ||
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+ | This game has a unique perspective as the player controls a ship that shots on an angle and enemies swoop in from the opposite angle. | ||
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![]() Arcturus Title Screen [1] | |
Publisher(s) | Exceltec |
Original Retail Price | $54.95 (USD) |
Programmer(s) | Bill Bies |
Part# | STA 103 |
Format(s) | Solid State SoftwareTM Command Module |
Release | 1985 (1st Quarter) |
Genre(s) | Action, Shooter |
Arcturus is a Zaxxon clone made by Bill Bies for the TI-99/4A home computer system. It was released during the first quarter of 1985 on a gaming cartridge. Unlike most cartridges for the TI-99/4 and TI-99/4A, this cartridge didn't plug into the normal spot on the front of the machine. It was designed to be inserted into the sidecar slot similar to the Speech Synthesizer.
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This game has a unique perspective as the player controls a ship that shots on an angle and enemies swoop in from the opposite angle.