Datastorm is a horizontally scrolling shooter for the Amiga published by Visionary Design in 1989. Written by Søren Grønbech, it was inspired by the Defender arcade game and the Defender-like Dropzone for the Commodore 64.
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The fastest shoot 'em up of all time! Defender with a vengeance! Protect eight survival pods, escaping from their shattered civilization, destroyed in the explosion of the planet Xerxes. Lead them home to sanctuary and protection from the ravaging space hordes trying to destroy them and the last of their species with them. With total arcade action, infinitely progressive levels and 3 different play modes, DATASTORM, is the fastest shoot 'em up. It's also a long lasting and difficult arcade game for even the most battle hardened players! Fight up to 128 enemies simultaneously using: shields, autofire, missiles, smart bombs and cloaking devices. With a stunning sound track and incredible special graphic effects, what more can you ask from a game?
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Part of the Astra Pack