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Missile Defense 3-D

War has been declared between two super powers. At play are real nuclear missiles and the outcome looks dim. If their missiles make contact, there's no chance for survival. Luckily there's hope. You and The…

31 December 1987

Missile Defense 3-D is a shooter developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released 31 December 1987 on Sega Master System/Mark III.

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What Missile Defense 3-D is

Missile Defense 3-D is a shooter game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and released in 1987. It is available on Sega Master System/Mark III only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

War has been declared between two super powers. At play are real nuclear missiles and the outcome looks dim. If their missiles make contact, there's no chance for survival. Luckily there's hope. You and The Eliminator, the only anti-nuclear laser in operation. Aboard a fugitive space station, you're armed for intervention and your mission is clear: stop all nuclear missiles. But it won't be easy. Because those missiles are being launched at you, too. So play for keeps. This is the most important challenge you may ever face.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Missile Defense 3-D launched on 31 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.

Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.

Quick answers

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When did Missile Defense 3-D come out?
Missile Defense 3-D was released on 31 December 1987 for Sega Master System/Mark III.

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