The 1980s were a golden age for arcade games, and many of the most popular games of the era have gone on to become classics that are still enjoyed by players today. Here are the top 10 arcade games of the 1980s:
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Pac-Man: Released in 1980, Pac-Man is a maze game in which the player controls a yellow character who must eat all of the dots on the screen while avoiding ghosts. Pac-Man became an instant hit and is still widely played today.
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Donkey Kong: This 1981 platform game features a giant gorilla named Donkey Kong who has kidnapped Mario's (then known as Jumpman) girlfriend, Pauline. The player controls Mario as he tries to rescue Pauline by jumping over obstacles and avoiding obstacles thrown by Donkey Kong.
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Space Invaders: This 1978 shooter game tasks the player with defending the Earth from an invasion of alien ships. Space Invaders was one of the first games to achieve widespread popularity and helped to establish the shooter genre.
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Asteroids: This 1979 space-themed shooter game has the player controlling a spaceship that must destroy asteroids and other space debris while avoiding collision. Asteroids was a massive success and spawned numerous sequels and imitators.
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Galaga: This 1981 shooter game is a sequel to Galaxian and features improved graphics and gameplay. In Galaga, the player controls a spaceship that must defeat waves of alien invaders.
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Defender: This 1981 shooter game tasks the player with protecting humanity from an alien invasion. Defender is known for its fast-paced gameplay and challenging difficulty.
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Joust: This 1982 platform game has the player controlling a knight who must defeat enemy knights by jousting them while riding on the back of an ostrich. Joust was notable for its use of two-player cooperative gameplay.
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Robotron: 2084: This 1982 shooter game is set in a dystopian future and has the player controlling a character who must defeat waves of enemies and rescue their family. Robotron: 2084 is known for its fast-paced gameplay and intense difficulty.
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Tempest: This 1981 shooter game has the player controlling a spaceship that must destroy waves of enemies while navigating through a series of tunnels. Tempest is notable for its use of 3D graphics.
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BurgerTime: This 1982 platform game has the player controlling a chef who must make hamburgers while avoiding food-based enemies. BurgerTime was notable for its unique theme and gameplay.
These 10 games were some of the most popular and influential arcade games of the 1980s and have helped to shape the video game industry as we know it today.
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