

Tempest 4000 offers a decent Action/Shooter experience but doesn't quite reach its potential.
68
Verdict
68%
Steam
78
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Unique gameplay concept
Mixed Steam reception (68% positive)
Tempest 4000 is a shoot 'em up video game developed by Llamasoft and published by Atari, Inc. It is a modern reimagining of the classic arcade game Tempest, which was released in 1981. In Tempest 4000, players control a spaceship and navigate through a series of increasingly challenging levels while fighting off waves of enemies. Tempest 4000 was released for Atari VCS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
DouBULL TrouBULL
You and the AI Droid both get 25 or more kills on a level
21.2%
unlocked
Divinity
Get the ANGEL bonus powerup
17.5%
unlocked
A good start
Get to level 16
7.7%
unlocked
Completed Rings Bonus
Finish one Rings Bonus round
7.6%
unlocked
Risky rescue
Get rescued by AI droid at distance
7%
unlocked
LoveaBULL
Get 5 or more hearts during warpout.
6.6%
unlocked
CapaBULL
Survive to level 9 in Pure Mode without loss of life
4.4%
unlocked
Where's me jumper
Get to level 9 in Pure Mode without jumping
4.3%
unlocked
Both Worlds
Enter both Bonus Round types in one game.
2.3%
unlocked
Completed Path Bonus
Finish one Path Bonus round
2%
unlocked
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Tempest 4000 Patch
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DouBULL TrouBULL
You and the AI Droid both get 25 or more kills on a level
21.2%
unlocked
Divinity
Get the ANGEL bonus powerup
17.5%
unlocked
A good start
Get to level 16
7.7%
unlocked
Completed Rings Bonus
Finish one Rings Bonus round
7.6%
unlocked
Risky rescue
Get rescued by AI droid at distance
7%
unlocked
LoveaBULL
Get 5 or more hearts during warpout.
6.6%
unlocked
CapaBULL
Survive to level 9 in Pure Mode without loss of life
4.4%
unlocked
Where's me jumper
Get to level 9 in Pure Mode without jumping
4.3%
unlocked
Both Worlds
Enter both Bonus Round types in one game.
2.3%
unlocked
Completed Path Bonus
Finish one Path Bonus round
2%
unlocked
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