Game
Psycho-Nics Oscar
About this game
Psycho-Nics Oscar is a 1987 side-scrolling run and gun arcade video game developed and published by Data East in Japan and North America. Set in the futuristic Ordio City, players assume the role of the titular mecha to fight against enemy invaders. Headed by Akira Sakuma, the title was developed by most of the same team that would later work on several projects at Data East. It received positive reception since its release from critics and has been cited as an influence for Turrican. The rights to the title are currently owned by G-Mode.
Game facts
Release date
Aug 1, 1987
Developer
Data East
Publisher
Data East
Platforms
Arcade
Genres
Shooter, Platform, Arcade
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
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Game data and artwork via IGDB.