''Attack Force'' is a 1980 video game developed by Big Five Software for the

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arcade game.

Gameplay

''Attack Force'' is a game in which the player's ship must avoid the twisting and turning ram-ships of the enemy.

Reception

J. Mishcon reviewed ''Attack Force'' in ''

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'' No. 39. Mishcon commented that "This is another strong entry in the Big Five line and I strongly recommend it for any arcade buff."

Reviews

*'' Moves'' #57, p14https://strategyandtacticspress.com/library-files/Moves%20Issue57.pdf

References

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