Atomic Runner Chelnov

January 1, 1988 Data East Data East
Shooter Platform
Arcade Sharp X68000
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The player takes the role of Chelnov, a coal miner who miraculously survives the malfunction and explosion of a nuclear power plant. Chelnov's body gains superhuman abilities due to the massive amount of radiation given off by the explosion, and a secret organization seeks to harness those abilities for its own evil purposes. Chelnov must battle and defeat the secret organization using his newfound abilities.
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Release Date January 1, 1988
Developer Data East
Publisher Data East
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction