Hyperbowl

Hyperbowl is a one-on-one futuristic sport viewed from above, with each player controlling one of 10 spaceships. The ships have different subtle characteristics involving speed, inertia, and firing direction.

Players score by directing the ball into the central goal for two points or across another part of the goal-line for one point. The ball can be struck by a ship or redirected with its beam, while plus-shaped wall divots can produce unexpected rebounds. A scanner displays the positions of both ships and the ball.

Matches last five minutes or end when a player reaches nine points. Three skill levels are available, each featuring a five-tier tournament with increasing difficulty.

Game Details

• Developer: Binary Design
• Publisher: Mastertronic
• Release date: December 31, 1985
• Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum