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Hydra
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- Console
- Arcade
- Release
- 1990
- Players
- 1P
- Developer
- Atari Games
About Hydra
Arcade Video game published 36 years ago:
Hydra (c) 1990 Atari Games Corp.
An abstract racing game in which the player takes on the role of a special government courier, who must deliver a number of secret cargoes to their various destinations at the end of each stage. Gameplay consists of piloting a heavily-armed hovercraft over a series of waterways, avoiding or destroying the enemy craft and barriers that litter each level. Progress is hampered by mines, enemy hovercraft, logs and other obstacles. Money bags can be collected as well as extra fuel.
On-board fuel depletes at a steady pace and players must keep a look out for additional fuel cells. In addition to a forward-firing gun, the hovercraft is equipped with a 'Boost' function. Providing the player has enough boost fuel, the craft can be made to fly in the air for a limited time; useful for avoiding enemies and barriers, as well as for gaining access to certain bonus items.
- TECHNICAL -
Atari G1 hardware Game ID: 136079
Main CPU: Motorola 68000 (@ 14.31818 Mhz), MOS Technology 6502 (@ 1.7895 Mhz) Sound Chips: Yamaha YM2151 (@ 3.579 Mhz), OKI6295 (@ 9.037 Khz)
Players: 1 Control: stick Buttons: 6
- TRIVIA -
Hydra was released in June 1990.
200 dedicated units were produced in the USA. The selling price was $2595. 750 conversion kits were produced in the USA and 100 in Ireland for European distribution. The selling price was $1295.
- UPDATES -
REVISION 1: * Build date: OS: 03MAY1990 19:41:10 / PROG: 14MAY1990 09:57:52
REVISION 2: * Build date: OS: 25MAY1990 11:50:03 / PROG: 25MAY1990 12:36:10
REVISION 3: * Build date: OS: 04JUN1990 18:58:46 / PROG: 08JUN1990 14:19:52
- STAFF -
Player layout in our catalog: 1P.
If you are exploring by feel rather than by title, jump from the tags above into the matching genre rooms, or return to the Arcade hall for the full wall.
Open Play on this page to start Hydra. Keyboard, USB/Bluetooth pads, and the on-screen touch gamepad all work inside the emulator bar. Save states and fullscreen live on that same bar so you can pause mid-session and resume later.
Cabinet dossier
Hydra is filed in our catalog as a 1990 release.
Player layout on this cabinet: 1P.
Genre tags on Classic Arcade Games: Shooter.
Credit line lists Atari Games as developer.
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How to play Hydra online
- Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start.
- USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
- On phones, open the on-screen pad from the emulator bar; rotate sits next to fullscreen.
- Save states, load, volume, and fullscreen stay on the emulator bar between credits.
Studio notes — Atari Games
Atari Games appears on this cabinet’s credit line. Browse more titles from the same studio on the developer shelf, or stay on this page and try the next cabinets in the same hall.
Rampart (Trackball) · Space Lords (rev C) · Steel Talons (rev 2) · S.T.U.N. Runner (rev 6) · ThunderJaws (rev 3) · Vindicators (handheld) · Vindicators Part II (rev 3) · Vindicators (rev 5)
Questions about Hydra
Can I play Hydra free in a browser?
Yes. Classic Arcade Games hosts Hydra as a Arcade cabinet you can start on this page. The emulator loads in the browser; you do not need to install a separate app.
What controls does Hydra support?
Arcade stick feel: Arrow keys for the joystick, X/Z (and nearby keys) for buttons, Enter=Start. USB / Bluetooth pads map cleanly; six-button fighters use the face-button cluster.
What genre is Hydra on Classic Arcade Games?
Our catalog tags Hydra under Shooter. Open those genre rooms from the tags on this page to find more playable cabinets in the same feel.
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