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M.A.D.

by Western Technologies Inc.·published by U.S. Games

198318
Atari 2600

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M.A.D. (which stands for Missile Attack and Defense) is an arcade action game somewhat similar to Missile Command. You control a photon cannon at the bottom of the screen, and your goal is to protect six energy stations located to your left and right. Waves of rockets and other ships will fly by on the screen, and occasionally one will drop in an attempt to destroy one of the stations (as a warning on most levels, the enemy will turn white just before it drops). You need to make sure you shoot it before your energy station is destroyed! When all six energy stations are gone, the game is over. A two player variation is also included; one player will control the photon cannon, and the second player controls a cursor and can select when and where an enemy will drop. The players alternate between offense and defense in this version.

Ways to play

Modes

Single playerCo-operativeSplit screen

Together

Split-screenLocal co-op

Perspective

Side view

Mods

Paris Attack

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
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Game details

Controller Types Supported

Digital Joystick

Multiplayer Options

Same/Split-Screen

Multiplayer Game Modes

Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS)

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

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Also known as

Angriff der Luftflotten — German title

Fortress Defense — Brazilian title

Missile Attack and Defense — Unabbreviated title

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Facts

Publisher

U.S. Games

Released

1983

Platforms

Atari 2600

Standing

Top 52% by visits

Tags

Side viewFixed / flip-screenArcadeShooter