M.A.C.H. 3
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Gottlieb (under Mylstar label) |
| Products | Arcade video game |
| Parent | Gottlieb |
M.A.C.H. 3 is a 1983 LaserDisc-based shoot 'em up arcade title created by Gottlieb under its Mylstar label. In this game, players control a fast fighter jet across two distinct missions: "Fighter Raid," which involves low-altitude forward flying, and "Bombing Run," shown from a top-down perspective. The gameplay integrates LaserDisc video sequences with computer-generated imagery. The name derives from the Mach speed concept and stands for "Military Air Command Hunter." Taito handled its distribution in the Japanese market.
Development
Chris Brewer and Fred Darmstadt served as the principal programmers and designers. The fighter's superimposed graphics were crafted by Jeff Lee, while David Pfeiffer engineered the hardware that allowed graphical overlays atop video backgrounds. Jet footage used in the game was filmed by Clay Lacy.
Reception
In the United States, M.A.C.H. 3 achieved the number one position on RePlay magazine's "Player's Choice" chart for upright arcade machines in January 1984. It was recognized as the top-earning laserdisc game in Play Meter’s national surveys during August and October of that year and was ranked among the five highest-grossing arcade games of 1984 according to AMOA data. In Japan, Game Machine reported it as the second most profitable upright arcade cabinet in March 1984.
See also
- Astron Belt (1983)
- Firefox (1984)