Xevious

Xevious

Released1982
It's a nightmare, but it's true! Research shows that we are the actual aliens on Earth, and the ruthless Xevions are the original inhabitants. Now the Xevions want Earth back -- minus humans! Their invasion forces are fierce -- the land is crawling with deadly Domogram Rovers; the sky is black with Toroid Patrol Fleets and Zoshi Death Squads. Our puny weapons offer no defense. Earth's only hope is our powerful new Solvalou Fighter Plane. Its pilot will have a single mission: Penetrate the enemy ranks and destroy the Xevious Mother Ship. The mission is dangerous. We can't guarantee success. But at this point, it's do or die! One small problem. We still need a pilot. Any volunteers?
60Wit Score

Details

DeveloperNamco
PublisherAtari, Atari Corporation, U.S. Gold, Mindscape, Dempa Shimbunsha, Namco Bandai Games, Enix
ReleasedDecember 10, 1982
StatusReleased
GenresShooterArcade
ThemesActionScience fiction
PlatformsWii WiiXbox 360 Xbox 360COM Commodore C64/128/MAXAMS Amstrad CPCZX ZX SpectrumARC ArcadeATA Atari 2600ATA Atari 7800ATA Atari ST/STEATA Atari 5200APP Apple IISHA Sharp X1PC- PC-8800 SeriesPC- PC-9800 SeriesFM- FM-7
ModesMultiplayerSingle player
SeriesXevious

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Community Score
Mixed Reception60/100

About This Game

A lone fighter craft penetrates hostile airspace, tasked with dismantling an invading force's foothold through relentless aerial bombardment. Piloting the Solvalou, players command a versatile arsenal capable of striking both airborne threats and ground-based installations as they navigate deeper into enemy territory. The mission demands precision and endurance, as waves of resistance intensify the further the assault progresses. Success hinges on balancing offensive strikes between aerial defense and ground targets to carve a path forward through the organized military presence below.