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Atari 5200 · Shoot 'em Up
Gorf
Deep cut
| System | Atari 5200 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Bally Midway |
| Publisher | CBS Software |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Atari 5200, Gorf is a shoot 'em up developed by Bally Midway and published by CBS Software.
Among the 17 5200 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Gorf supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 5200 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Gorf is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Gorf walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 5200 games today
The 5200 library is small and arcade-focused, so it suits players who enjoy classic coin-op ports. The original non-centering joysticks are famously fragile, which is why many collectors use refurbished or modern replacement controllers.
Gorf FAQ
Who made Gorf?
It was developed by Bally Midway and published by CBS Software.
Is Gorf multiplayer?
Yes. Gorf supports up to 2 players.
How long does Gorf take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Gorf typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gorf 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.