Star Blazer (video game) explained

Star Blazer
Released:	1982: Apple II 1983: Atari, MSX, VIC-20
Designer:	Tony Suzuki
Publisher:	Broderbund
Platforms:	Apple II, Atari 8-bit, 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]

Gameplay

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

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]

Reviews

• Computer and Video Games - Nov, 1982
• Electronic Fun with Computers & Games - Jun, 1983^[4]

External links

• 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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hague . James . The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers .
2. Web site: Sky Blazer . Atari Mania.
3. Gittleman . Barry . Mission 5 - Complete: Star Blazer Review . Computer Gaming World . September–October 1982 . 1 . 6 . 11, 44.
4. Web site: Electronic Fun with Computer & Games - Vol 01 No 08 (1983-06)(Fun & Games Publishing)(US) . June 1983 .