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| Publisher(s) | SoftSide |
| Programmer(s) | Steve Kropinak (Apple) Al Johnston (TRS-80) |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, TRS-80 |
| Release | 1981 |
| Genre(s) | Strategy |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Arena of Octos is a single-player, turn-based combat video game for the Apple II and TRS-80 computer families. It was created by Steve Kropinak and Al Johnson[1] in 1981 and published by SoftSide magazine. The player assumes the role of a human space pilot, captured by an aggressive race of green-skinned aliens known as Octons after straying into their space. To win freedom, the human must become a gladiator and engage in physical combat with numerous Octon warriors.[2]
- ^ Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers". Retrieved 2018-01-02.
- ^ Fred Condo, ed. (1983). "Arena of Octos". The Best of SoftSide. Milford, New Hampshire: SoftSide Publications, Inc.