Iron Angel of the Apocalypse 3DO box art

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Shooter

Iron Angel of the Apocalypse

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System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1994
GenreShooter
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Iron Angel of the Apocalypse arrived on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994 as a shooter.

It came out in the 3DO's second year on the market. Other notable 3DO releases from 1994 include The Need for Speed, Gex and Way of the Warrior. Among the 20 3DO shooters in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the 3DO hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Iron Angel of the Apocalypse is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Iron Angel of the Apocalypse gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

Iron Angel of the Apocalypse walkthroughs & guides

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Iron Angel of the Apocalypse FAQ

When did Iron Angel of the Apocalypse come out on the 3DO?

Iron Angel of the Apocalypse was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994.

How long does Iron Angel of the Apocalypse take to play?

As a shooter, Iron Angel of the Apocalypse typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Iron Angel of the Apocalypse on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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