Psycho-Nics Oscar

Psycho-Nics Oscar

Japanese Flyer
Developer(s) Data East
Publisher(s) Data East
Platform(s) Arcade game
Release date(s) August 1987 (Arcade)
Genre(s) 2D platform-scrolling shooter
Mode(s) Single-player

Psycho-Nics Oscar (in American arcades usually shortened to Oscar) is an arcade game released by Data East in 1987.[1]

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.[1]

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.[2]

Legacy

The game influenced the design of Turrican, which was released in 1989 and featured a more European aesthetic.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/oscar/oscar.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.kultboy.com/index.php?site=t&id=184
  3. ↑ Interview about games that inspired Turrican (German)
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