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Orbatak
Developer(s) American Laser Games
Publisher(s)American Laser Games
Platform(s) Arcade
Release 1994
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single-player, multiplayer (up to two players)
Arcade system 3DO-related hardware

Orbatak is a video game developed and published by American Laser Games for the arcade. [1] A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version was announced but never released. [2] [3]

Gameplay

Orbatak is a time-based game where the player controls spheres using a track ball to fight other spheres. [4]

Reception

Next Generation reviewed the arcade version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "American Laser Games should be congratulated on Orbatak; it's a refreshing change from the maddening outpour of driving, fighting, and shooting games." [4]

References

  1. ^ Desmond, Mike (October 1995). "Arcade Action - Orbatak by American Laser Games". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 75. Sendai Publishing. p. 74.
  2. ^ "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine. No. 10. Paragon Publishing. May 1996. pp. 33–34.
  3. ^ "Preview – Coming Soon". 3DO Magazine. No. 12. Paragon Publishing. July 1996. pp. 33–34.
  4. ^ a b "Finals". Next Generation. No. 12. Imagine Media. December 1995. p. 206.