Galaxian Classic
ColecoVision · Shoot 'em Up
Subroc
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Publisher | Coleco Industries, Inc. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the ColecoVision, Subroc is a shoot 'em up developed by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Coleco Industries, Inc. also made Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle, Rocky Super Action Boxing and Dr. Seuss' Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler for the ColecoVision.
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 ColecoVision 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 Subroc 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 ColecoVision games today
The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.
Subroc FAQ
Who made Subroc?
It was developed by Coleco Industries, Inc..
Is Subroc multiplayer?
No. Subroc is a single-player game.
How long does Subroc take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Subroc 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.
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