Night Stalker Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Night Stalker

Deep cut

SystemIntellivision
GenreAction
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Mattel Electronics, Night Stalker arrived on the Intellivision as an action game.

Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.

Night Stalker 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Night Stalker is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Night Stalker gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Night Stalker walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Night Stalker.

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Night Stalker FAQ

Who made Night Stalker?

It was developed by Mattel Electronics.

Is Night Stalker multiplayer?

No. Night Stalker is a single-player game.

How long does Night Stalker take to play?

As an action game, Night Stalker 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 Night Stalker 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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