description US vs. Them Overview
US vs. Them is a 1984 arcade rail shooter released by Mylstar, the video game division of pinball manufacturer Gottlieb, as a follow-up to the laserdisc game M.A.C.H. 3 (1983). Combining computer-generated graphics with footage stored on laserdisc, it placed the player in a science-fiction battle against an alien invasion of Earth.
It was one of a small group of mid-1980s arcade games built around laserdisc technology to achieve visuals beyond conventional sprite hardware.
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What kind of game is US vs. Them?
US vs. Them is a 1984 arcade rail shooter that combines computer-generated graphics with footage stored on laserdisc. The player follows a fixed combat path while reacting to on-screen threats.
Who made US vs. Them?
US vs. Them was released by Mylstar, the video-game division of pinball manufacturer Gottlieb. It followed Mylstar's earlier laserdisc game M.A.C.H. 3 from 1983.
How does US vs. Them use laserdisc video?
The game mixes interactive arcade controls with prerecorded laserdisc footage. Player actions determine how the sequence continues, giving the game a cinematic presentation while retaining a limited branching structure.
Is US vs. Them related to M.A.C.H. 3?
Yes. US vs. Them was released as a follow-up to M.A.C.H. 3, another Mylstar laserdisc arcade game from 1983.
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