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1987 Classic

Xybots is a 1987 arcade shooter where one or two players blast through pseudo-3D, Gauntlet-style mazes on a split screen. It is a frantic co-op game, though friendly fire can hurt your partner.

What defines Xybots:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Co-op or multiplayer
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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