Star Blazer (video game)
| 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] A version for Atari 8-bit computers was released in 1983 as Sky Blazer.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]Star Blazer is a game in which the player is the Star Blazer, fighting back against the oppressive Bungeling Empire.[3]
Reception
[edit]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]
Reviews
[edit]- Computer and Video Games - Nov, 1982
- Electronic Fun with Computers & Games - Jun, 1983[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers".
- ^ "Sky Blazer". Atari Mania.
- ^ a b Gittleman, Barry (September–October 1982). "Mission 5 - Complete: Star Blazer Review". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 6. pp. 11, 44.
- ^ "Electronic Fun with Computer & Games - Vol 01 No 08 (1983-06)(Fun & Games Publishing)(US)". June 1983.
External links
[edit]- Review in Softalk
- 1984 Software Encyclopedia from Electronic Games
- Review in Creative Computing
- Review in SoftSide
- Review in Softline
- Review in Videogaming Illustrated
- Review in Washington Apple Pi
- Article in Electronic Games