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Battlantis is a top view single screen shooter where you control a man who moves left or right at the bottom of the screen, shooting various humans and creatures that move or appear above your hero. The humans/creatures are in various formations, some just appear and others sometimes leave the fo...

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Developer
Konami

Released on
1987

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Shooter

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Battlantis is a top view single screen shooter where you control a man who moves left or right at the bottom of the screen, shooting various humans and creatures that move or appear above your hero. The humans/creatures are in various formations, some just appear and others sometimes leave the formation and move down the screen. Occasionally a man with a cart moves across the screen and if shot allows you to collect a bonus. As you shoot the enemy to clear the screen, they will fire back and if you are hit by their weapon or allow them to reach the bottom of the screen, then you lose one of three lives. Once a screen is cleared, then you will face a boss who needs multiple hits to destroy him.

Battlantis

Overview & History

Released by Konami in 1987, Battlantis is a vertical scrolling, mythological-themed arcade shooter that combines fast-paced run-and-gun mechanics with strategic positioning. Set in a mythical ancient world threatened by an invading alien-demonic force, players assume the role of King Arthur (or a valiant knight depending on cabinet regional variations) on a desperate quest to reclaim the sunken continent of Atlantis. Unlike standard side-scrollers of the era, Konami injected heavy reflex-based challenges into the game, requiring precise timing and quick thinking to survive the relentless onslaught of mythological beasts, mechanical monsters, and hazardous terrain.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The game plays out across multiple ascending stages featuring auto-scrolling vertical maps packed with environmental hazards and enemy spawn points. Players wield a standard projectile weapon that can be upgraded by collecting special power-ups dropped by defeated enemy formations. A core mechanic of Battlantis revolves around its weapon charge system and ammo management; firing indiscriminately can leave the player vulnerable during critical moments when heavy-duty bosses appear. Throughout the stages, players must rescue captured citizens and collect hidden bonus treasures to maximize their high score. The distinct pixel-art aesthetic blends classic fantasy tropes with futuristic sci-fi machinery, creating a surreal battlefield where knights fight robotic dragons and subterranean demons. Navigating narrow platforms while dodging simultaneous air and ground attacks demands absolute mastery of the game’s rigid, unforgiving momentum.