Time Pilot ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Time Pilot

Certified classic

SystemColecoVision
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperKonami
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Developed by Konami and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Time Pilot arrived on the ColecoVision as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

Among the 18 ColecoVision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Konami also made Frogger, Antarctic Adventure and Gyruss 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 want to experience one of the ColecoVision's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Time Pilot 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.

Time Pilot gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

Time Pilot walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Time Pilot FAQ

Who made Time Pilot?

It was developed by Konami and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Time Pilot multiplayer?

No. Time Pilot is a single-player game.

How long does Time Pilot take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Time Pilot 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 Time Pilot 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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