Au

About

Au is a 1983 arcade shoot 'em up developed by Tehkan, with gameplay similar to Bosconian and Xevious. Players steer through scrolling levels, firing at waves of targets while conserving their limited ammunition. Fast-paced action requires quick reflexes to survive escalating enemy attacks, balancing offense and defense in each run. Originally set for a late 1983 release, Au never left the testing phase and was forgotten until discovered in MAME archives. Now accessible through emulation, it serves as a curious artifact of an unfinished game concept from the golden age of arcade shooters. Its presence in digital collections highlights a rare glimpse into a developer's unfulfilled ambitions.