Star Blazer (video game)

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Star Blazer
Star Blazer cover.jpg
Publisher Broderbund
Designer Tony Suzuki
Platforms Apple II, Atari 8-bit, MSX, VIC-20
Release1982: Apple II
1983: Atari, MSX, VIC-20
Genre Scrolling shooter

Star Blazer is a horizontally scrolling shooter programmed by Tony Suzuki for the Apple II and published by Broderbund Software in 1982. [1] A version for Atari 8-bit computers was released in 1983 as Sky Blazer. [2]

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Gameplay

Star Blazer is a game in which the player is the Star Blazer, fighting back against the oppressive Bungeling Empire. [3]

Reception

Barry Gittleman reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World , and stated that "The game is enjoyable for almost all gaming types. The only disappointment is the sudden ending after that terrific build-up. Star-Blazer must be seen to be truly appreciated." [3]

References

  1. Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
  2. "Sky Blazer". Atari Mania.
  3. 1 2 Gittleman, Barry (September–October 1982). "Mission 5 - Complete: Star Blazer Review". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 6. pp. 11, 44.