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Cyberball (1988)

Cyberball (1988)

Strategy Bird view / Isometric Sport
DOS Amiga Atari ST/STE Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Commodore C64/128/MAX ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC Nintendo Entertainment System Arcade

Cyberball: Football in the 21st Century

Release Date: 1988, September 1
Alternative Titles: Cyberball: Football in the 21st Century
Countries: Japan, United States of America
Publishers: Jaleco, Domark Software, Atari Games, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Tec Toy

Description:

Cyberball is an Atari Games arcade game of 7-man American football, using robotic avatars of different speeds, sizes, and skill sets. The game replaced the standard downs system with an explosive ball that progresses from "cool" to "warm", "hot", and "critical" status as it is used. Players can only defuse the ball, resetting it from its current state back to "cool" by crossing the 50 yard line or by change of possession, whether through touchdown, interception or fumble. A robot holding a critical ball while being tackled is destroyed along with the ball. The robots also possess finite durability. As offensive units are tackled, they wear down, finally issuing smoke and then flames after a number of hits. A flaming robot will explode when hit, thereby fumbling the ball. Players can upgrade robots with faster and more durable units using money bonuses they earn during play.

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