Proof of Destruction

Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up

Proof of Destruction

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
Released1987
GenreShoot 'em Up
PublisherMastertronic
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Proof of Destruction is a shoot 'em up released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, published by Mastertronic.

It landed about 5 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1987 include The Last Ninja, Gradius and Octapolis.

Proof of Destruction 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 Proof of Destruction 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.

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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.

Proof of Destruction FAQ

When did Proof of Destruction come out on the C64?

Proof of Destruction was released for the Commodore 64 in 1987.

Who made Proof of Destruction?

published by Mastertronic.

Is Proof of Destruction multiplayer?

No. Proof of Destruction is a single-player game.

How long does Proof of Destruction take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Proof of Destruction 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 Proof of Destruction 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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