Pollux is a classic vertically scrolling shoot ’em up released for the Arcade in 1991 by Dooyong. Set in the 22nd century, you pilot a space fighter tasked with destroying an enormous, advanced automated space station named Pollux after its artificial intelligence goes rogue. You can play solo or cooperatively with a friend as you battle through waves of enemy craft.
How to play
As an Arcade title, standard MAME-style controls apply. Insert a coin (usually mapped to 5 or Shift), press Start (usually 1 or Enter), and use the arrow keys to move your ship. Action buttons to fire are typically mapped to Z, X, C, or A, S, D depending on your browser configuration.
Tips
- Focus on collecting power-ups to upgrade your weapons; you can equip various laser types like Twin Blocks or a backwards-firing beam, as well as utility items like auto-fire, homing missiles, and fire bombs.
- Since it is a fast-paced vertical shooter, always prioritize dodging incoming fire over destroying every single enemy on screen.
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