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Xenophobe is a 1987 action video game developed and published by Bally Midway for arcades. The game sees up to three players attempting to clear an area of as many aliens as possible under a time limit.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Fire / Punch | · | Button 1 |
| Left Button | · | Button 2 |
| Right Button | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Xenophobe
Jung review was published to IGN, in it he wrote that Xenophobe was "arguably more fun than its arcade inspiration." Giving a final score of 8 out of 10. Les Ellis of Raze magazine also reviewed the game for the Atari Lynx calling it an addictive game with excellent graphics, giving a score of 94%. The leftmost controller (red) features Mr.
The 7800 port was by BlueSky Software, and the Lynx version by Epyx. A port to Atari 8-bit computers was worked on, but not published. Humans and aliens alike make up the playable characters—for instance, Dr.
How Xenophobe Plays
If the egg lands on a screen with a player, it grows into another Pod. The hostile Xenos are encounted in a range of forms, beginning with Pods. Alternatively, the player can kill a number of Xenos, then self-destruct the space station, gaining bonus points for each enemy defeated.
If the player runs out of time, they are evacuated and the station is overrun. Players can also pick up more powerful weapons to help in their eradication of the aliens. In some ports of the game, a player can play as a Snotterpillar and try to stop other players clearing the space station.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Xenophobe is a 1987 action video game developed and published by Bally Midway for arcades. The game sees up to three players attempting to clear an area of as many aliens as possible under a time limit. In a capsule review of the Lynx version for STart, Clayton Walnum commented, "The graphics in some rooms are more detailed than in others, and in general, aren't as impressive as those in ElectroCop, a similar game.
In 2005, it was included in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play for the PlayStation Portable. Players are also color-coded; for instance, the left player's choices wear red shirts, middle player's yellow, right player's blue. There are nine characters to choose from in Xenophobe, three for each joystick.
Xenophobe — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Xenophobe support?
This browser version of Xenophobe handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Xenophobe online for free?
Yes — Xenophobe runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Xenophobe?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Xenophobe?
Xenophobe was developed by Bally Midway and published by its publisher.