Mission X
Platform: Intellivision
Region: USA
Media: Cartridge
Controller: INTV
Genre: Action
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1983
Developer: Data East Corporation
Publisher: Mattel Electronics
Players: 1
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Mission X is a vertically scrolling shooter played from a top down point of view.You are pilot of a World War II plane on a mission to destroy as many enemy targets as possible. Your missions will be flown over land and sea, and can take place during the day or at night. Try to earn as many points as you can by dropping bombs on the land targets which include bridges, tanks, trains, boats, and more. The enemy will be trying their best to stop you, and will send out large numbers of tanks, anti-aircraft missiles, and planes to try to destroy you!


PRODUCTION NOTE:

An M Network Atari 2600 version was announced but never completed. APh Technology Consultants started a VIC20 version without authorization, but were informed by VP Gabriel Baum that (a) Mattel hadn't decided to do VIC20 releases and (b) if they did, Mission X would not be included.


EASTER EGG:

Press 6 on the right hand controller, 9 on the left and hit RESET to bring up programmer John Tomlinson's name on the title screen.

 
http://www.mobygames.com/game/intellivision/mission-x
http://www.intellivisiongames.com/bluesky/games/credits/1983.html#mission_x
