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Atari Jaguar · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Tempest 2000
Certified classic
| System | Atari Jaguar |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Llamasoft |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari, Tempest 2000 arrived on the Atari Jaguar in 1994 as a shooter. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It came out in the Jaguar's second year on the market. Other notable Jaguar releases from 1994 include Doom, Wolfenstein 3D and Alien vs Predator. Among the 10 Jaguar shooters in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Llamasoft also made Defender 2000 for the Jaguar.
Tempest 2000 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Jaguar's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Tempest 2000 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.
Tempest 2000 walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tempest 2000.
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Playing Jaguar games today
Original Jaguar games are scarce and expensive, and the controller's phone-style keypad takes getting used to. Several titles have resurfaced in modern compilations and re-releases.
Tempest 2000 FAQ
When did Tempest 2000 come out on the Jaguar?
Tempest 2000 was released for the Atari Jaguar in 1994.
Who made Tempest 2000?
It was developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari.
Is Tempest 2000 multiplayer?
Yes. Tempest 2000 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tempest 2000 take to play?
As a shooter, Tempest 2000 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 Tempest 2000 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.