
Shamus
Summary
Shamus is a shooter with light action-adventure game elements written by Cathryn Mataga and published by Synapse Software. The original Atari 8-bit computer version was released on disk and tape in 1982. According to Synapse co-founder Ihor Wolosenko, Shamus made the company famous by giving it a reputation for quality. "Funeral March of a Marionette", the theme song from Alfred Hitchcock Presents, plays on the title screen.
Details
- Developer
- Synapse Software Corporation
- Publisher
- AtarisoftHuman Engineered SoftwareIBMTelegamesNEC Home ElectronicsTandyAmericana Software Limited
- Genres
- Arcade
- Themes
- ActionScience fiction
- Modes
- Single-player
- Perspectives
- Isometric
- Age ratings
- ESRB E, USK 0
Languages
| Languages | Interface | Audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |