Wild Cat

Released by Colpax in January 1985, Wildcat is a space-themed shooter that follows in the tradition of classic arcade hits like Space Invaders. First appearing on the MSX, the game is best known for its unique aesthetic, which pits a cat pilot against bizarre, submarine-inspired enemies. This surreal premise of a land-dwelling feline boarding a spaceship to battle sentient rays and octopuses perfectly captures the unconventional creativity found in the early PC gaming market. [gamepres.org](https://www.gamepres.org/pc88/library/1985/1985_1.htm)

A grand conflict begins as a cat from the surface boards a starship to face an unknown threat in the depths of space. For reasons unknown, creatures of the deep sea—such as manta rays and octopuses—have launched an invasion of Earth from the reaches of the cosmos. To protect its home, our feline protagonist must pilot a starship and intercept these bizarre, alien invaders. A whimsical interplanetary defense battle that defies the boundaries of land and sea begins now.