H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter

Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up

H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperVortex Software
PublisherGremlin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Vortex Software and published by Gremlin Interactive, H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter arrived on the Commodore 64 as a shoot 'em up.

Vortex Software also made Druid for the C64.

H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter 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.

H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter walkthroughs & guides

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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.

H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter FAQ

Who made H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter?

It was developed by Vortex Software and published by Gremlin Interactive.

Is H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter multiplayer?

No. H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter is a single-player game.

How long does H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter 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 H.A.T.E.: Hostile All-Terrain Encounter 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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