Zarzon
Zarzon, released in Japan as, is a 1981 fixed shooter video game developed and published by SNK for arcades. The game was released in North America by Taito. The gameplay is a variation of Space Invaders.
Also recorded as Satan of Saturn
Zarzon
- Date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Zarzon was published by Taito.
- Genre
- shoot 'em up
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Zarzon, released in Japan as, is a 1981 fixed shooter video game developed and published by SNK for arcades. The game was released in North America by Taito. The gameplay is a variation of Space Invaders.
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Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, as well as their Arcade Archives 2 series for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in August 2026.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Zarzon • Developer — SNK • Publisher — Taito • Platforms — Arcade • Released — March 1981 • Genre — Fixed shooter • Modes — Single-player, multiplayer
Gameplay
Gameplay
• Illustration — Gameplay screenshot The goal is to fly a spaceship to Saturn, then destroy as many Satans as possible. Additional bonus points can be accumulated by destroying the comet or attacking dragonflies. An additional spaceship is rewarded if the players score reaches 5,000 or 10,000 points. If the attacking UFOs or enemy rockets are destroyed points will be scored. The game progresses through 4 different screens. The arcade cabinet has one joystick to move the spaceship left to right and guide the missiles.
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Zarzon is associated with Japan.
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Legacy
The Zarzon upright arcade cabinet appeared in the 1983 film Joysticks.
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- 1.Zarzon Release Information for Arcade Games - GameFAQs. www.gamefaqs.com.
- 2.Satan of Saturn arcade video game by SNK (1981). www.arcade-history.com.
- 3.Akagi, Masumi. アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005). Amusement News Agency. 136. 13 October 2006. 978-4990251215.
- 4.Green, Earl. Satan of Saturn. Allgame. All Media Guide / Macrovision Corporation. 2014-11-14.
- 5.“Arcade Archives SATAN OF SATURN” and “Arcade Archives 2 SATAN OF SATURN” now available! HAMSTER Corporation. HAMSTER Corporation. 2026-08-27.
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