Genetic Drift
Developer(s)Scott Schram
Publisher(s)Broderbund
Platform(s)Apple II, Atari 8-bit
Release1981

Genetic Drift is a shoot 'em up video game written by Scott Schram for the Apple II and published by Broderbund in late 1981.[1] An Atari 8-bit family port was released in 1982.[2]

Gameplay

Genetic Drift is a game in which the player changes hostile mutants into friendly life forms.[3]

Reception

Bob Boyd reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "This is not a game for the pondering thoughtful player. I would recommend this game to arcade addicts only. The game can become extremely angering especially when you've got all but one form turned into a TV set and while waiting for it to come back into range you notice the heart peacefully drifting toward you from the rear is upside down."[3]

Development

Scott Schram quit his job to write the game for the Apple II. He spent several weeks developing Photon Base, which Broderbund retitled Genetic Drift.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Schram, Scott (2006). "My Career as a Game Designer".
  2. ↑ "Atari 400 800 XL XE Genetic Drift". Atari Mania.
  3. 1 2 Boyd, Bob (January–February 1982). "Micro - Reviews". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 2. pp. 27–28.
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