Space Dungeon
Taito America Corporation • 1981


Space Dungeon is a frantic two-player shooter that challenges you to navigate a sprawling, interconnected dungeon filled with enemies and treasure. Players pilot armed spacecraft through a six-by-six grid of rooms, using separate joysticks to control movement and laser fire in eight directions. The objective isn't simply survival; it’s about systematically exploring each room to collect valuable artifacts like golden fleece and platinum arks while avoiding hazards like spiked projectiles and patrolling guards. Each level presents a unique challenge as players face off against an array of creatures, from slow-moving pikers to spore-firing guards and relentless enforcers. A constantly updating map helps guide your progress, but be warned: destroying your ship results in dropped treasure, forcing you to carefully manage risk versus reward. Completing the level requires finding a special "Collect Bonus" room, where accumulated riches are tallied for bonus points – or lost if you’re caught off guard by an enemy attack. A clever scoring system rewards thorough exploration; visiting every single room on a level grants a significant point bonus, encouraging players to chart their course carefully and conquer the entire dungeon layout. Beyond the immediate action, persistent fans will discover hidden messages left within the game's code by its creator, adding another layer of intrigue to this unique blend of shooter and field-based gameplay.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Taito America Corporation
- Year
- 1981
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Field
- Display
- raster, rotated 270°
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- sdungeon
Machine data derived from the MAME project.