Universal Arcade Facts
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Gameplay footage of Cosmic Guerilla, a single-screen shooter released in 1979 by Universal.
One of many games to come out in the wake of Space Invaders, Cosmic Guerilla's main defining feature is its aliens having the ability to steal bases - and your extra lives if you are not quick enough.
One of many games to come out in the wake of Space Invaders, Cosmic Guerilla's main defining feature is its aliens having the ability to steal bases - and your extra lives if you are not quick enough.
September 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Gameplay footage of Cosmic Guerilla, a single-screen shooter released in 1979 by Universal.
One of many games to come out in the wake of Space Invaders, Cosmic Guerilla's main defining feature is its aliens having the ability to steal bases - and your extra lives if you are not quick enough.
One of many games to come out in the wake of Space Invaders, Cosmic Guerilla's main defining feature is its aliens having the ability to steal bases - and your extra lives if you are not quick enough.
Gameplay footage of a Japan-exclusive port of Mr. Do! made for the short-lived Tomy Tutor/Pyūta computer.
August 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Gameplay footage of a Japan-exclusive port of Mr. Do! made for the short-lived Tomy Tutor/Pyūta computer.
Gameplay footage of Kong Strikes Back!, a clone of Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride released for several microcomputers by Ocean in 1984.
Branded as the sequel to Ocean's earlier Donkey Kong clone, Kong Strikes Back's main distinction is its "bombs" system, which allows the player to destroy the oncoming carts.
Branded as the sequel to Ocean's earlier Donkey Kong clone, Kong Strikes Back's main distinction is its "bombs" system, which allows the player to destroy the oncoming carts.
August 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Gameplay footage of Kong Strikes Back!, a clone of Mr. Do!'s Wild Ride released for several microcomputers by Ocean in 1984.
Branded as the sequel to Ocean's earlier Donkey Kong clone, Kong Strikes Back's main distinction is its "bombs" system, which allows the player to destroy the oncoming carts.
Branded as the sequel to Ocean's earlier Donkey Kong clone, Kong Strikes Back's main distinction is its "bombs" system, which allows the player to destroy the oncoming carts.
Gameplay footage of Indoor Soccer, a game released by Universal in 1985.
The last known arcade game to be released under the Universal banner, Indoor Soccer's main defining feature is its quadruple-stick setup, with each player controlling the two members of each team.
The last known arcade game to be released under the Universal banner, Indoor Soccer's main defining feature is its quadruple-stick setup, with each player controlling the two members of each team.
July 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Gameplay footage of Indoor Soccer, a game released by Universal in 1985.
The last known arcade game to be released under the Universal banner, Indoor Soccer's main defining feature is its quadruple-stick setup, with each player controlling the two members of each team.
The last known arcade game to be released under the Universal banner, Indoor Soccer's main defining feature is its quadruple-stick setup, with each player controlling the two members of each team.
Gameplay footage of Space Panic, released in 1980 by Universal.
This side-view take on the then-recent Heiankyo Alien may not have been Universal's most commercially successful game, but it absolutely was one of the most influential, effectively spawning what would later become the platform genre.
This side-view take on the then-recent Heiankyo Alien may not have been Universal's most commercially successful game, but it absolutely was one of the most influential, effectively spawning what would later become the platform genre.
July 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Gameplay footage of Space Panic, released in 1980 by Universal.
This side-view take on the then-recent Heiankyo Alien may not have been Universal's most commercially successful game, but it absolutely was one of the most influential, effectively spawning what would later become the platform genre.
This side-view take on the then-recent Heiankyo Alien may not have been Universal's most commercially successful game, but it absolutely was one of the most influential, effectively spawning what would later become the platform genre.