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ASCII Attack

A Cold War super computer has gone rogue and is printing launch codes for a first strike. There is only one way to prevent nuclear Armageddon; enter the dot matrix, collect the codes, and defeat the ASCII army. ASCII Attack is a retro style indie action title inspired by arcade games of yesteryear.

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March 16, 2016
10 years and 186 days ago
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Mostly Positive41 reviews75.6%
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A Cold War super computer has gone rogue and is printing launch codes for a first strike. There is only one way to prevent nuclear Armageddon; enter the dot matrix, collect the codes, and defeat the ASCII army.

ASCII Attack is a retro style indie action title inspired by arcade games of yesteryear. It is a skill based game with a unique set of controls and a new take on classic arcade action.

  • Take the fight to the enemy and battle on 25 levels of 80s era dot matrix printer paper.
  • Multiple modes and enemies provide extended gameplay challenges.
  • Peace out and live through waves of invincible enemies in Survival mode.
  • Embrace the fight and unleash the power of the ASCII @om bomb.
  • Face the ultimate challenge in the ASCII Kicker mode.
  • Full Steam Controller and 360 Gamepad support; perfect for Big Picture.

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