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Xevious for the Atari 7800, released in 1987, is a classic arcade-style shooter game. Players pilot a spacecraft through vertically scrolling stages, aiming to destroy enemy forces and avoid obstacles. The main objective is to survive waves of airborne and ground-based enemies while racking up points.
The game maintains a steady pace typical of arcade shooters from the late 1980s, balancing fast reflexes with strategic targeting. A unique mechanic in Xevious involves bombing hidden ground targets while simultaneously engaging aerial foes, adding dual-layer gameplay complexity uncommon in many other shooters of its era.
Distinct from other arcade games, Xevious features a distinctive atmosphere created by its detailed enemy patterns and atmospheric music. As an arcade shooter on the Atari 7800, it stands out through its combination of vertical scrolling action and multi-level combat, making Xevious a notable title in the 1987 Atari 7800 arcade game library.
