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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Gorf
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Dave Nutting |
| Publisher | Midway Games |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Gorf is a shoot 'em up developed by Dave Nutting and published by Midway Games.
Dave Nutting also made Wizard of Wor and Sea Wolf for the C64.
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
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 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.
Gorf FAQ
Who made Gorf?
It was developed by Dave Nutting and published by Midway Games.
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.