Pooyan (Stern)
Pooyan is a 1982 arcade game developed and published by Konami. It's known as one of the earliest examples of the 'balloon' shooter genre. Gameplay involves shooting balloons that are launched from the bottom of the screen towards a mother bird and her chicks at the top. It features simple yet engaging graphics and sound effects, typical of arcade games of its era. The game was a commercial success, solidifying Konami's position in the emerging arcade market. Its unique gameplay mechanics influenced subsequent games in the genre and helped to establish the balloon-shooter subgenre.
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