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Bosconian

The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships.

About Bosconian

The object of Bosconian is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy bases and ships. The player controls a small fighter ship that can move in eight directions and can fire both forward and backward. Each level consists of a number of green space stations that must all be destroyed to advance to the next level (a semi-transparent mini-map helps identify their location). Each station consists of six cannons arranged in a hexagon, surrounding a central core. The player must either destroy all six cannons or shoot the core to destroy a station, and in later levels the core is capable of defending itself. Additionally, the player must avoid or destroy asteroids, mines, and a variety of enemy missiles and ships that attempt to collide with the player's ship. Enemies occasionally launch formation attacks — destroying the leader causes all remaining enemies to disperse, but destroying all enemies in a formation scores extra bonus points. A spy ship (worth a random bonus value) also appears occasionally, which must be destroyed or the enemies will go berserk.

Source: IGDB

IGDB

80%

9 ratings

Facts

Platforms
None
Release date
November 20, 1981
Genres
Shooter · Arcade
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Modes
Couch co-op up to 2
Languages
1 languages
Text in your language
Yes

Screenshots

Bosconian screenshot 1Bosconian screenshot 2Bosconian screenshot 3Bosconian screenshot 4

Frequently asked questions

Does Bosconian have co-op?
Yes — Couch co-op up to 2.

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Play it together

Same couch

Up to 2 players

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