The Lost Space Battleship Yamato LaserDisc Game (2013)
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- Space Battleship Yamato had an exclusive laserdisc arcade game in 1985, only available in Taito Game Centers in Japan.
- Laserdisc games offered high-quality video before DVDs, with two types: combining LD backgrounds with CG, or interacting with pre-made animation.
- The Yamato game uniquely used footage from Final Yamato and included about 20 minutes of new animation, making up 80% of the game.
- Gameplay involves multiple stages with interactive challenges, like dodging obstacles and shooting enemies, based on scenes from Yamato films.
- A fan preserved a rare laserdisc copy, allowing modern examination, and efforts exist to revive or experience the game through online videos and potential re-releases.