Xatax is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up game released in 1994 by Pixel Painters for MS-DOS. Often compared to arcade staples like R-Type , it features smooth full-screen scrolling and 256-color VGA graphics.
Since the game is now considered abandonware, it is available across several archival platforms:
: The game uses a "downgrade" system where taking a hit removes a power-up; if you are hit while at base power, you lose a life. Technical Profile Xatax Game Download
: 256-color VGA with 3D-rendered sprites for enemies and buildings.
: Destroyed enemies drop items that upgrade firepower, add missiles, provide temporary shields, or grant a "pod" (sidekick) that adds extra fire. Xatax is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Published by. January 11, 2016. Today's game is called Xatax and is a shoot-em-up made in 1994 by a company called Pixel Painters. WordPress.com Download Xatax at XTCabandonware
: You can run the game directly in your browser without downloading at PlayDOSGames.com or XTC Abandonware . Technical Profile : 256-color VGA with 3D-rendered sprites
: In the 25th century, a mysterious alien force called the Xatax—which consumes biomass and adapts to its enemies—attacks the human Alliance. As a last resort, humanity restores an ancient starfighter from a museum to fight back.