Gremlins

Gremlins is an action arcade game based on the Steven Spielberg movie. Playing as Billy from a third-person perspective, you must catch every Mogwai and return them to their cage while destroying Gremlins with a sword.

Each level lasts until 6:00 a.m. As time passes, the creatures become more numerous and the gameplay speeds up. Mogwai can transform after eating food, while water causes Mogwai or Gremlins to split into two. Refrigerators and popcorn machines can add food to the screen, and televisions may distract Gremlins.

Limited flash cubes can temporarily stun all Mogwai and Gremlins. Completing the objectives earns more points than simply surviving until sunrise, with additional bonuses awarded for each Mogwai returned to the cage.

Game Information

• Release date: December 31, 1983
• Developer: Atari
• Publishers: Atari, Atarisoft
• Platforms: Apple II, Atari 800, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS