Software:Orbatak

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Orbatak
Orbatak arcade flyer.jpg
Developer(s)American Laser Games
Publisher(s)American Laser Games
Platform(s)Arcade
Release1994
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer (up to two players)
Arcade system3DO-related hardware

Orbatak is a video game developed and published by American Laser Games for the arcade.[1] A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version was announced but never released.[2][3]

Gameplay

Orbatak is a time-based game where the player controls spheres using a track ball to fight other spheres.[4]

Reception

Next Generation reviewed the arcade version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "American Laser Games should be congratulated on Orbatak; it's a refreshing change from the maddening outpour of driving, fighting, and shooting games."[4]

References

  1. Desmond, Mike (October 1995). "Arcade Action - Orbatak by American Laser Games". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Sendai Publishing) (75): 74. https://retrocdn.net/index.php?title=File:EGM_US_075.pdf&page=74. 
  2. "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine (Paragon Publishing) (10): 33–34. May 1996. https://archive.org/stream/3DO_Magazine_Issue_10_1996-05_Paragon_Publishing_GB#page/n32/mode/1up. 
  3. "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine (Paragon Publishing) (12): 33–34. July 1996. https://archive.org/stream/3DO_Magazine_Issue_12_1996-07_Paragon_Publishing_GB#page/n32/mode/1up. 
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Finals". Next Generation (Imagine Media) (12): 206. December 1995. 

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