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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Parallax
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1986, Parallax is a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 4 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1986 include Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Cobra and Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Parallax 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.
Parallax 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.
Parallax FAQ
When did Parallax come out on the C64?
Parallax was released for the Commodore 64 in 1986.
How long does Parallax take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Parallax 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 Parallax 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.