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Argus

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Also known as
Arcade Archives: Argus アーガス アーケードアーカイブス アーガス

A vertical shooter where you blast through enemy waves and destroy large bosses.


							Argus cover
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Released
1986
Genre
Perspective
Side view, Top-down
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
48.02 KB
Rating
0 votes

About Argus

Argus is a vertical scrolling shooter for the NES, operating within the conventions of its genre. Players control a ship that advances upward through levels, facing opposition from enemy forces that fire projectiles. The gameplay is challenging, requiring the player to navigate around or destroy environmental obstacles like buildings while managing incoming fire.

The player's arsenal includes separate weapons for targeting airborne and ground based foes. Progression involves defeating waves of standard enemies while seeking out bonus items. Each stage concludes with a confrontation against a large, singular enemy craft that must be destroyed to advance.

Argus Screenshots

8 images
Game title screen
Please fasten your seat belt ...
... thank you for not smoking ...
... let the battle begin.
Getting too close for comfort.
Nice to see explosions.
Level end - big boss battle.
Fighting through the next level.