Combat Classic
Atari 7800 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Sentinel
Deep cut
| System | Atari 7800 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Atari, Sentinel arrived on the Atari 7800 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Among the 10 7800 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
Atari also made Asteroids, Centipede and Alien Brigade for the 7800.
Sentinel 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 7800 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Sentinel 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.
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Playing 7800 games today
The 7800 has a compact library with a handful of standout arcade ports and a lively homebrew scene. The Atari 2600+ and 7800+ reissues play original 7800 cartridges over HDMI.
Sentinel FAQ
Who made Sentinel?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Sentinel multiplayer?
Yes. Sentinel supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sentinel take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Sentinel 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 Sentinel 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.