Night Stocker (10/6/86)

Night Stocker is a two-player shooter and driving game released in 1986 by Bally/Sente. Players assume the roles of delivery drivers navigating a sprawling warehouse complex at night, tasked with stocking shelves while fending off robotic adversaries. The gameplay uniquely blends first-person driving sequences with on-foot shooting action as players maneuver their vehicles through corridors and disembark to confront enemies directly. The game utilizes Bally/Sente SAC-I hardware and was initially released in September of 1986, later appearing as a conversion kit. Players cooperate to complete stocking objectives while battling robotic threats within the warehouse environment. The game’s design team included Dennis Koble (game designer), Roger Hector (art direction), and Jesse Osborne (sound). A high score of 7,634,900 points was achieved by John Wilson, establishing a benchmark for players seeking to master the challenges presented in Night Stocker.