Lost In Translation/Colony 7
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This page is a stub for arcade games that are part of the Lost In Translation series using information based on MAME (version 0.113u2).
For an example of preferred content and layout please refer to Out Run or The Ninja Warriors.
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| Manufacturer | Taito |
| Released | 1981 |
| Control Method |
8-way Joystick 3 Button(s) |
| Main CPU | M6809 (@ 1.000 MHz) M6808 (@ 894.750 kHz) |
| Sound CPU | Mono DAC |
| Video Details |
Raster (Vertical) 294 x 238 pixels 60.10 Hz 16 Palette colours |
| Screens | 1 |
| ROM Info | 11 ROMs 25,600 bytes (25.00 KiB) |
| MAME ID | colony7 · colony7a |
About The Game
Colony 7 is an arcade video game which as the player defending an alien attack by using two ion-cannons that fire an exploding shot which knocks out targets near its detonation zone, an eradicator rocket that acts as a 'Smartbomb' which clears the entire screen, and an ion shield which provides temporary safety (blasted away by alien fire).
Additional Technical Information
Players : 2
Control : 8-way joystick
Buttons : 3
=> [1] FIRE, [2] MEGABLASTER, [3] ERADICATOR
Trivia
Released in May 1981.
Scoring
| Target | Points |
|---|---|
| Fighter | 25-250 |
| Scout | 100 |
| Bummer | 100-1000 |
| Advisor | 500-5000 |
Tips and tricks
- The Megablaster destroys enemies in a wide area. It consumes powercells. Used powercells turn blue. Enemies can destroy powercells.
- The Eradicator destroys all enemies and bombs on screen.
- Scouts call in more fighters until they are destroyed.
- Bonus points are given for buildings left when the last enemy in each squadron is destroyed.
Cabinet and Artwork
Colony 7 arcade cabinet.
Colony 7 flyer.
Back of the Colony 7 flyer.
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Ports
- Consoles
- Sony PlayStation 2 (2005, "Taito Legends")
- Microsoft XBOX (2005, "Taito Legends")
- Computers
- PC [MS Windows] (2005, "Taito Legends")
- Others
- Arcade Legends : Space Invaders TV Game (2004 - Radica Games)
