Arena of Octos

Main GameReleased 1981

Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)StrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)

Themes

Science fiction

Perspective

Bird view / IsometricText

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

01/06/1981

Platforms

TRS-80 Color ComputerApple IITRS-80

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Summary

Arena of Octos is a single-player, turn-based combat video game for the Apple II and TRS-80 computer families. It was created by Steve Kropinak and Al Johnson in 1981 and published by SoftSide magazine. The player assumes the role of a human space pilot, captured by an aggressive race of green-skinned aliens known as Octons after straying into their space. To win freedom, the human must become a gladiator and engage in physical combat with numerous Octon warriors.