Firebeast (prototype)

Arcade Video game published 42 years ago:

Firebeast (c) 1983 Atari.

- TECHNICAL -

Main CPU : MOS Technology M6502 (@ 1.25 Mhz)
Sound Chips : (2x) POKEY (@ 1.25 Mhz)

Colors palette : 64

Players : 1
Buttons : 2

- TRIVIA -

This game is a prototype that never made it out of production. It's original name was Dragon Rider, and the original concept was based on the Chronicles of Pern. Due to licensing issues, the name was changed to Firebeast, but the game didn't test well and was cancelled.

- STAFF -

Designed and programmed by: Ed Rotberg

- CONTRIBUTE -

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