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MineStorm
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
MineStorm
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 (originally 1982) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | General Consumer Electronics |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by General Consumer Electronics, MineStorm arrived on the Commodore 64 in 2010 as a shoot 'em up. This C64 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1982.
It landed about 28 years into the C64's life.
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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing MineStorm 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.
MineStorm walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for MineStorm.
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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.
MineStorm FAQ
When did MineStorm come out on the C64?
MineStorm was released for the Commodore 64 in 2010; the original game dates back to 1982.
Who made MineStorm?
It was developed by General Consumer Electronics.
Is MineStorm multiplayer?
No. MineStorm is a single-player game.
How long does MineStorm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, MineStorm 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 MineStorm 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.