Initial release date August 1987 | ||
Genre(s) 2D platform-scrolling shooter Similar Data East games, Other games | ||
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Psycho-Nics Oscar (in American arcades usually shortened to Oscar) is an arcade game released by Data East in 1987.
Contents
- Arcade longplay 444 psycho nics oscar
- Psycho nics oscar 1cc data east classic game
- Gameplay
- Reception
- Legacy
- References
Psycho nics oscar 1cc data east classic game
Gameplay
Psycho-Nics Oscar is a 2D platform-scrolling shooter. The player controls a mecha named Oscar. The extra weapon system is similar to Gradius.
Reception
Psycho-Nics Oscar got an overall rating of 7/10 by Power Play a German video games magazine. They saw the game in the tradition of Ghosts 'n Goblins, mentioned the unusual three fire bottoms and rated the gameplay as very good.
Legacy
The game influenced the design of Turrican, which was released in 1989 and featured a more European aesthetic.
References
Psycho-Nics Oscar Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA