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Strategy X (video game)

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Strategy X
Developer(s)Konami
Publisher(s)Konami
Stern Electronics (US)
Platform(s)Arcade, Atari 2600
ReleaseNov. 1981: Arcade (Japan)[1]
1983: Atari 2600
Genre(s)Scrolling shooter
Mode(s)1-2 players alternating turns

Strategy X (ス卜ラテジーX) is a vertically scrolling shooter released as an arcade video game by Konami in 1981. It was licensed to Stern Electronics for US distribution. The player controls a tank through various stages, defeating enemies and picking up fuel. Konami published an Atari 2600 version in 1983.[2]

Reception

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In a retrospective look, AllGame said, "Strategy X's graphics are colorful, but not always helpful in terms of figuring out what's going on".[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Konami advert showing Strategy-X(Japanese, bottom of 3rd page)". Game Machine Magazine 15th Nov. '81. Amusement Press Inc., Osaka, Japan. 15 November 1981. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Strategy X". Atari Mania.
  3. ^ Green, Earl. "Strategy X - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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