description Pooyan Overview
Pooyan is a Japanese arcade shooter created by Konami in 1982. It’s notable for its unique protagonist, a pig named Pooyan, who battles waves of enemies to save his piglets from wolves. The game was primarily released through Stern Electronics and appeals to fans of classic 80s action games and retro gaming experiences.
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info Pooyan Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1982 |
help Pooyan FAQ
What is the objective in Pooyan?
You play Pooyan, a pig defending her piglets from waves of wolves. The game’s central task is to shoot or stop the attacking wolves before they reach the pig family.
What kind of game is Pooyan?
Pooyan is a Japanese arcade shooter created by Konami in 1982. Its fixed-screen design focuses on timing, aiming, and surviving repeated enemy waves.
Who published the arcade version of Pooyan?
The game was primarily released through Stern Electronics outside Japan. Konami created the original arcade game.
Why is Pooyan unusual for an arcade shooter?
Its protagonist is a pig rather than a soldier or spaceship, and the enemies are wolves trying to capture piglets. That playful premise gives the 1982 shooter a distinct identity among classic arcade games.
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