Eliminator

About

Eliminator is a 1981 arcade shooter where players pilot a ship in a top-down arena filled with drones and a central rotating fortress. Controls rely on rotation, thrust, and forward-facing fire, evoking classics like Asteroids. Single or multiple players battle to destroy the fortress while avoiding its force field and enemy fire. Stages shift between solo challenges and head-to-head combat, with the goal of outlasting opponents or clearing waves of automated targets. The game’s use of vector graphics gives it a sharp, minimalist aesthetic that was common in early 80s arcade titles. Its two and four-player modes were notable for the time, encouraging competitive play in a genre often dominated by solitary experiences. Community discussions often highlight its fast-paced mechanics and how it balanced simplicity with replayability. While not a household name, it remains a curiosity for fans of retro shooters and early multiplayer experimentation.