| Star Blazer | |
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| Publisher(s) | Broderbund |
| Designer(s) | Tony Suzuki |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, Atari 8-bit, MSX, VIC-20 |
| Release | 1982: Apple II 1983: Atari, MSX, VIC-20 |
| Genre(s) | 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] An Atari 8-bit family version was released in 1983 as Sky Blazer. [2]
Star Blazer is a game in which the player is the Star Blazer, fighting back against the oppressive Bungeling Empire. [3]
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]
Zaxxon is an isometric shooter arcade video game, developed and released by Sega in 1982, in which the player pilots a ship through heavily defended space fortresses. Japanese electronics company Ikegami Tsushinki is also credited for having worked on the development of the game.
Apple Panic is a game for the Apple II programmed by Ben Serki and published by Broderbund Software in 1981. Apple Panic is an unauthorized version of the 1980 arcade game Space Panic, the first game with ladders and platforms. While the arcade original remained obscure, Apple Panic became a top seller for home computers. It was ported to the Atari 8-bit family, VIC-20, IBM PC, and TRS-80.
M*A*S*H is an action game, based on the film, written for the Atari 2600 and published by Fox Video Games in 1983. It was designed and programmed by Doug Neubauer. Ports to the Atari 8-bit family, VIC-20, TI-99/4A, Intellivision, and ColecoVision followed.
Monster Maze is a first-person maze game written by Robert Schilling and published in 1982 by Epyx for the Atari 8-bit family and VIC-20.
Preppie! is an action video game for the Atari 8-bit family published by Adventure International in 1982. It was programmed by Russ Wetmore of Star Systems Software, whose name is prominently displayed on the box cover. Leaning on the preppy trend of the early 1980s, the game follows prep schooler Wadsworth Overcash as he navigates the hazards of a country club to retrieve golf balls. Preppie! borrows heavily from Konami's Frogger, with lanes of traffic in the bottom half of the screen and a river crossing the top portion. Alligators are an element from both Frogger and preppy fashion; an open-mouthed gator is the icon of shirt brand Izod. Reviewers recognized the game as derivative, but called the music and visuals some of the best for Atari 8-bit computers.
Submarine Commander is a 1982 simulation video game for the Atari 8-bit family written by Dean Lock and published by Thorn EMI Computer Software. A VIC-20 port by Gary York was released in 1983, and an Apple II version by Patrick Buckland the same year. The Atari version was re-released in 1985 on cassette on the Sparklers budget label. A version for the TI-99/4 was announced but was not released until 1986 when a third party bought the rights.
Bandits is a 1982 fixed shooter written by Tony and Benny Ngo for the Apple II and published by Sirius Software. The game is a clone of Taito's 1980 Stratovox arcade video game where the goal is to prevent aliens from stealing objects. Bandits was ported to the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, and VIC-20.
Dragon's Eye is a 1981 fantasy role-playing video game published by Automated Simulations for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, and Commodore PET.
Epoch is a space combat simulator for the Apple II written by Larry Miller and published by Sirius Software in 1981.
Adventure in Time is a text adventure for the Apple II published in 1981 by Phoenix Software. An Atari 8-bit family version was released in 1983.
Galactic Adventures is a 1982 video game published by Strategic Simulations for the Apple II and Atari 8-bit family.
Star Maze is a space-themed shooter taking place in a multidirectional scrolling maze published by Sir-Tech in 1982. It was written by Canadian programmer Gordon Eastman for the Apple II, based on a design by Robert Woodhead. Atari 8-bit family and Commodore 64 versions followed in 1983.
Night Mission Pinball is a pinball simulation video game published by Sublogic in 1982. It was developed by Bruce Artwick for the Apple II, then ported to the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, and IBM PC.
Bug Attack is a fixed shooter video game written by Jim Nitchals for the Apple II and published by Cavalier Computer in 1981. An Atari 8-bit family version was released in 1982.
Computer Stocks & Bonds is a 1982 video game published by The Avalon Hill Game Company. It was released for the Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, VIC-20, Commodore 64, IBM PC, and the CP/M-based Heath/Zenith Z-90 and Z-100. It is an adaptation of the 3M bookshelf game Stocks & Bonds, which was originally released in 1964.
Hockey is a 1981 sports video game published by Gamma Software for the Atari 8-bit family. Gamma also released an Atari 8-bit soccer game the following year.
Seafox is a shoot 'em up written by Ed Hobbs and published by Broderbund in 1982 for the Apple II and as a cartridge for the Atari 8-bit family. A VIC-20 port, also on cartridge, was released in 1983.
PlatterMania is a 1982 video game written by Michael Farren for the Atari 8-bit family and published by Epyx.
The Blade of Blackpoole is a 1982 adventure game written by Tim Wilson and published by Sirius Software.
Spare Change is an action game designed by Dan and Mike Zeller and published in 1983 by Broderbund for the Apple II and Atari 8-bit home computers. A Commodore 64 version was written by Steven Ohmert and released the same year. Ports for FM-7 and Sharp X1 were released in 1985. The difficulty of Spare Change can be customized through seven settings at the "Zerks Control Panel".