Satan's Hollow
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Satan's Hollow (1982 arcade game) |
Satan's Hollow is an arcade fixed shooter developed by Bally Midway and released in 1982. It utilizes the same flight-controller joystick with an integrated trigger found in Midway's Tron, which debuted the same year. The gameplay involves shooting waves of attacking demons while assembling a bridge to reach and confront a fire-spewing devil's head. A version for the Commodore 64 was subsequently released in 1984.
Gameplay
In this game, players must target flying gargoyle groups to gather bridge components required to cross a lava river. Once the bridge is fully constructed, players gain access to Satan, whose defeat grants bonus points tied to the number of waves completed and upgrades the rocket launcher weapon. Following this, players face progressively tougher gargoyle formations, necessitating longer bridges for each new encounter. As the waves advance, the sky darkens, making visibility more challenging.
The gargoyles attack by hurling explosive eggs and rocks that can damage the player's bridge, while occasional disembodied devil heads assault by breathing fire. Players can respond by firing rockets or activating a shield that destroys enemies upon contact but needs time to recharge after brief use. Additionally, gargoyles may attempt to capture reserve ships; preventing them from reaching the top of the screen is crucial to avoid losing lives.
Reception
In 1983, the arcade edition received a rating of four out of six stars from the French publication Tilt.
Legacy
Although versions for Atari 8-bit computers and Atari 5200 were completed and promoted by CBS software, they were never officially released.
Satan's Hollow was included in the Midway Arcade Treasures compilation (2003) available on PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Xbox, with a Windows edition following in 2004. The game also appeared in the Midway Arcade Origins collection (2012) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
External links
- Satan's Hollow at Arcade History
- Armchair Arcade TV: Episode 3 - Satan's Hollow
- Articles with short description
- 1982 video games
- Arcade video games
- Commodore 64 games
- Cancelled Atari 8-bit computer games
- Fiction about the Devil
- Gargoyles in popular culture
- Midway video games
- Fixed shooters
- Video games about demons
- Video games developed in the United States
- Multiplayer and single-player video games