Defender Classic
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Save New York
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Commodore 64 in 1983, Save New York is a shoot 'em up.
It came out in the C64's second year on the market. Other notable C64 releases from 1983 include Attack of the Mutant Camels, Defender and Aztec Challenge.
Save New York 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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Save New York 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.
Save New York walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Save New York.
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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.
Save New York FAQ
When did Save New York come out on the C64?
Save New York was released for the Commodore 64 in 1983.
Is Save New York multiplayer?
Yes. Save New York supports up to 2 players.
How long does Save New York take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Save New York 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 Save New York 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.