Line of Fire C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Shooter

Line of Fire

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreShooter
DeveloperSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Commodore 64, Line of Fire is a shooter developed by Sega.

Among the 24 C64 shooters in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

Sega also made Golden Axe, Altered Beast and Zaxxon for the C64.

Line of Fire 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Line of Fire 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.

Line of Fire walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Line of Fire.

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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.

Line of Fire FAQ

Who made Line of Fire?

It was developed by Sega.

Is Line of Fire multiplayer?

Yes. Line of Fire supports up to 2 players.

How long does Line of Fire take to play?

As a shooter, Line of Fire 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 Line of Fire 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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