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Intellivision · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Space Hawk
Deep cut
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Mattel Electronics, Space Hawk arrived on the Intellivision in 1982 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Buzz Bombers and Beauty & the Beast. Among the 14 Intellivision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.
Space Hawk 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 Intellivision hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Space Hawk 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.
Space Hawk walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Space Hawk FAQ
When did Space Hawk come out on the Intellivision?
Space Hawk was released for the Intellivision in 1982.
Who made Space Hawk?
It was developed by Mattel Electronics.
Is Space Hawk multiplayer?
Yes. Space Hawk supports up to 2 players.
How long does Space Hawk take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Hawk 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 Space Hawk 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.