WBT

WBT Free Game

Rated 4.29/5 (186) —  Free Android application by Bulsy

About WBT

WBT: "Wanna-Be Tempest". A simple, free, clone of the classic 80's coin-op game.

Shoot X's, pods, and spinners, and fly through space, level to level.

You also have a "superzapper", which is a special weapon that instantly destroys all X's that are on the board. This zap can be used once per round.

Use the "fire" and "zap" buttons to fire and zap. Move your ship by using a circular touch motion on the game board (like the selection wheel on an iPod)...
...OR, slide your thumb up and down the side of the screen, if you don't like the circular motion. Either works.

This was made because...I missed the old school coin-op days, and I wanted to play this classic on my Android devices.

"Like back in the day" -- enjoy.

Source available at https://github.com/awlzac/wbta

How to Download / Install

Download and install WBT version 1.0.5 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.bulsy.wbtempest, download WBT.apk

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Game History & Updates

What's Changed
added ability to choose start level, from level 1 up to one level BEFORE the last game ended. (much requested!)
added crossing-infinity level (lv 10)
More downloads  WBT reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
Version update WBT was updated to version 1.0.5
More downloads  WBT reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads

What are users saying about WBT

S70%
by S####:

Dude !!! You did a fantastic job! Awesome ride down memory lane. I remember dumping plenty of quarters in the old standup arcade game at the bowling alley in PGH, PA. Thank you for creating this !!

M70%
by M####:

I turned 60 last feb 12 wayrad im still game

T70%
by T####:

Used to play all the time. Cut out the ads

M70%
by M####:

One of my top five favorite 80's arcade games. This is one of the wierdest, coolist, most challenging games from that era. Thank you for this emu/app.

T70%
by T####:

Great game, just try to add in some kickass soundtrack, like Tempest 2000's soundtrack, maybe?

M70%
by M####:

Hard for me to move around

V70%
by V####:

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY!!!! Omg thank you so much for being this game to life!!!!! Wonderful,a must download!!!

A70%
by A####:

Awesome. Like original. Love it!

M70%
by M####:

Awesome Tempest clone.

M70%
by M####:

Love it....thank you for doing this

M70%
by M####:

Super cool

P70%
by P####:

Love it

B70%
by B####:

I like it. I relived my memories, but uninstalled. I think if the interface gets cleaned up a bit, it could be great. I would suggest left/right movement controls on the left and a single fire button on the right. This may not be faithful to the original, but it's not faithful now either. My main problem was the ship moved too fast and the necessary shooting dynamics left it impossible to accurately control. I recommend some processor checking and some speed control based on that. I'm on a Pixel C with a K1 chip....

Z70%
by Z####:

Gives me the same rush as the original but I wish there was a way to make the interface better. My fingers cover the game such that I can't see trouble coming. Other than that it is a great recreation.

J70%
by J####:

Awesome game the only issue is the ship move too fast and ur fingers get in the way cause of buttons fix these issues and I would give 10 stars one of my top 5 arcade games of all time

M70%
by M####:

You knocked it out the park. I didn't believe anyone remembered this classic but that is it. You are like 100 0 on this!!!

A70%
by A####:

This game, is the most righteous throw back, to my school skipping, Tempest arcade days, years ago!LOL! Its very well done!, authentic, and, very enjoyable!

Z70%
by Z####:

Awesome "throw back" small memory, doesn't kill data! This is Tempest, I'm at the arcade, it's 1977

Z70%
by Z####:

It's a real pain trying to move your character. The game is fun besides that.

U70%
by U####:

Seems like it would be easier on a phone, my tablet has a frame so it's extra chunky which doesn't work to my advantage. It is a cool game though on a different device I'd have probably given it four stars.

Z70%
by Z####:

My dad used to play tempest as a kid in the 90s

Z70%
by Z####:

It's just like the arcade game except for the sound (but)it a do.

Z70%
by Z####:

Thanks for this, I'm really happy to have this on my phone and the controls make sense! Good work!

Z70%
by Z####:

Great to be able to play this Game. Some of the timing is really way to fast though.

Z70%
by Z####:

Great regeneration of the original Tempest! Nice job.

Z70%
by Z####:

Fire needs a little help.

G70%
by G####:

Tempest

Z70%
by Z####:

Great play

Z70%
by Z####:

This game kicks butt , back in days when I played this arcade game it was great .. good job thanks for bring this game back .

Z70%
by Z####:

great game

Z70%
by Z####:

Ahh, i wish i lived in the days that my dad was a kid anyway this was REALLY fun

L70%
by L####:

Great fun minus using a million quarters lol

Z70%
by Z####:

To control. Looks like the arcade version but uncontrollable.

S70%
by S####:

Awesome

Z70%
by Z####:

This is an excellent Tempest conversion, the only issue I have is the controls, I think if the sensitivity was increased it would be easier to control. Otherwise your hand gets in the way or there isn't enough room to move your finger, depending on the level.

Z70%
by Z####:

A favorite arcade game now at my fingertips. Works just like the quarter-eaters. How about round control buttons and maybe mix the sound FX just a bit wetter? Overall WELL DONE.

B70%
by B####:

Old school at its finest .... Great job guys ... Everything is dead on the money ....

Z70%
by Z####:

Is this an emulation of the original 1980 release of the game?

B70%
by B####:

Needs a pause feature; lose games when I get a call or have to stop to do something. Also firing is sporadic. Fast at times, long pauses at others Overall like game .

R70%
by R####:

Wish my phone.was.bigger you nailed it


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