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1981 · Arcade & Origins

Arena of Octos

Strategy · Role-playing (RPG) · Turn-based strategy (TBS)

Cover Arena of Octos
Screenshot Arena of Octos 1
Original release
01 giugno 1981

Overview

Arena of Octos is a single-player, turn-based combat video game for the Apple II and TRS-80 computer families. It was created by Steve Kropinak and Al Johnson in 1981 and published by SoftSide magazine. The player assumes the role of a human space pilot, captured by an aggressive race of green-skinned aliens known as Octons after straying into their space. To win freedom, the human must become a gladiator and engage in physical combat with numerous Octon warriors.

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Screenshot Arena of Octos 1

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Game data

Original title
Arena of Octos
Publisher
SoftSide Publications
First release
01 giugno 1981
Genres
Strategy · Role-playing (RPG) · Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Era
Arcade & Origins