Hostages C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Shooter / Action

Hostages

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperBit Managers
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Commodore 64, Hostages is a shooter developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames. It blends shooter and action elements.

Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hostages 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.

Hostages gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Hostages 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.

Hostages FAQ

Who made Hostages?

It was developed by Bit Managers and published by Infogrames.

Is Hostages multiplayer?

No. Hostages is a single-player game.

How long does Hostages take to play?

As a shooter, Hostages 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 Hostages 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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