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Stratovox

Arcade

Stratovox

Stratovox

Publisher
SUNSOFT
Genre
Shoot'em Up
Released
May 1980

Description

Released by Sun Electronics in 1980, *Stratovox* (known in Japan as *Speak & Rescue*) is a landmark title celebrated as the world's first arcade game to feature voice synthesis. With its innovative gameplay loop focused on rescuing humans from invading forces, the title showcased the pinnacle of the era's technical capabilities. The inclusion of mechanical synthesized speech within the game left players profoundly astonished at the time. This valuable piece of history marks a turning point, representing the moment video games began to convey narrative through not only sight, but sound.

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Platform
Arcade
Year
1980
Publisher
SUNSOFT
Genre
Shoot'em Up
English Title
Stratovox
Released
May 1980

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