Xevious

Release date: December 10, 1982
Developer: Namco
Genres: Arcade, Shooter
Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, FM-7, PC-8800 Series, PC-9800 Series, Sharp X1, Wii, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum

About Xevious

It's a nightmare, but it's true! Research shows that we are the actual aliens on Earth, and the ruthless Xevions are the original inhabitants. Now the Xevions want Earth back -- minus humans! Their invasion forces are fierce -- the land is crawling with deadly Domogram Rovers; the sky is black with Toroid Patrol Fleets and Zoshi Death Squads. Our puny weapons offer no defense. Earth's only hope is our powerful new Solvalou Fighter Plane. Its pilot will have a single mission: Penetrate the enemy ranks and destroy the Xevious Mother Ship. The mission is dangerous. We can't guarantee success. But at this point, it's do or die! One small problem. We still need a pilot. Any volunteers?