Tempest (1981 video game)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:video_game
gptkbp:arcadeSystem Atari Color-Vector hardware
gptkbp:artworkBy Atari art department
gptkbp:bonus Extra lives
Superzapper
gptkbp:character Claw-shaped shooter
gptkbp:controlScheme Fire button
Rotary spinner
Superzapper button
gptkbp:designer gptkb:Dave_Theurer
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkbp:difficulty Increasing with levels
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:Pulsar
gptkb:Spike
gptkb:Flipper
gptkb:Spiker
Tankers
Fuseball
gptkbp:game Single-player
Two-player alternating
gptkbp:genre Shoot 'em up
gptkbp:homeport gptkb:PlayStation_2_(as_part_of_compilations)
gptkb:Xbox_360_(as_part_of_compilations)
Atari 2600 (unreleased)
Atari Jaguar (as Tempest 2000)
PC (as part of compilations)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tempest (1981 video game)
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:Atari_Anthology
gptkb:Atari_Flashback_consoles
gptkb:Atari_Vault
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Tempest_2000
gptkb:Tempest_3000
gptkb:TxK
gptkbp:inspiredBy Modern tube shooters
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic arcade game
gptkbp:musicBy Atari sound hardware
gptkbp:notableFor First arcade game to use a color vector display
Innovative rotary controller (spinner)
Unique tube and web level designs
gptkbp:platform Arcade
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
gptkbp:releaseYear 1981
gptkbp:scoredFor Points for destroying enemies
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Tempest_2000
gptkb:Tempest_3000
gptkb:Tempest_4000
gptkbp:setting Abstract geometric space
gptkbp:technology Color vector graphics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tempest_2000
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7