Star Blazer
Publisher(s)Broderbund
Designer(s)Tony Suzuki
Platform(s)Apple II, Atari 8-bit, MSX, VIC-20
Release1982: 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]

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]

Reviews

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.
  4. "Electronic Fun with Computer & Games - Vol 01 No 08 (1983-06)(Fun & Games Publishing)(US)". June 1983.
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