ASCII Attack

March 16, 2016
Shooter Indie
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A Cold War super computer has gone rogue and is printing launch codes for a first strike. There is only one way to prevent nuclear Armageddon; enter the dot matrix, collect the codes, and defeat the ASCII army.

ASCII Attack is a retro style indie action title inspired by arcade games of yesteryear. It is a skill based game with a unique set of controls and a new take on classic arcade action.
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Release Date March 16, 2016
Game Modes Single player
Themes Action
ASCII Attack

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