Demon Attack

Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Demon Attack

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SystemCommodore 64
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperImagic
PublisherImagic
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Demon Attack is a shoot 'em up released for the Commodore 64, developed by Imagic. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

Imagic also made Crime and Punishment and Dragonfire for the C64.

Demon Attack 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 C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Demon Attack 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.

Demon Attack gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Demon Attack walkthroughs & guides

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Demon Attack FAQ

Who made Demon Attack?

It was developed by Imagic.

Is Demon Attack multiplayer?

Yes. Demon Attack supports up to 2 players.

How long does Demon Attack take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Demon Attack 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 Demon Attack 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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