Submarine (arcade game)

Submarine is the title of several arcade games, most notably a fixed-shooter released by Sega in 1980. This entry primarily focuses on the Sega version. Other games with similar titles may exist and should be noted in future updates.

Gameplay

The player controls a submarine at the bottom of the screen, moving horizontally and firing torpedoes at enemy vessels and sea creatures that scroll upwards. The game features increasing difficulty, introducing faster-moving and more numerous enemies as the player progresses. Power-ups may occasionally appear, offering temporary advantages such as increased firepower or invincibility. The player loses a life if their submarine is hit by an enemy projectile or collides with an enemy. The game ends when all lives are lost.

Development and Release

Sega released Submarine in arcades in 1980. Specific details regarding the development team and the game's programming are currently unavailable.

Reception and Legacy

Submarine was a moderately successful arcade game, contributing to Sega's growing library of titles at the time. While not achieving the widespread fame of some of its contemporaries, it is nonetheless remembered by many arcade game enthusiasts as a simple yet engaging fixed-shooter. Its influence on later arcade games is minimal, though its basic gameplay mechanics have been replicated in numerous subsequent titles. Further research is needed to definitively assess its critical reception and long-term impact on the video game industry.

See Also

• List of Sega arcade games
• Fixed-shooter

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