Colony 7 is an arcade shoot ’em up developed and published by Taito’s American division in 1981. It contains elements of both Space Invaders (developed by Taito of Japan) and Atari, Inc.’s Missile Command. Colony 7 was the inspiration for the successful Atari 2600 game Atlantis from Imagic.
In a feature branded as “extended weaponry,” the player can change between several weapons, with each needing to be purchased separately as microtransactions through the arcade cabinet coin slot.
The game was re-released as part of Taito Legends.
References
External links
- Colony 7 at MobyGames
- Colony 7 at the Killer List of Videogames
- Colony 7 can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Colony 7 caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. The visionary approach of developer Taito America, combined with the expertise of publisher Taito America, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Shoot 'em up genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.