Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: CommaVid, Inc.
- Publishers: CommaVid, Inc.
Room of Doom: A Retro Gem That Will Test Your Skills
Released in 1982, Room of Doom is a classic arcade game that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking. It’s a maze-like shooter where you must fight off snipers while dodging their bullets and avoiding a deadly monster. With its fast-paced gameplay and challenging levels, Room of Doom is a must-play for any fan of retro games.
Gameplay
Room of Doom is played from a top-down perspective. You control a small spaceship that is trapped in a room with several snipers. The snipers are positioned around the room, and they will shoot at you as soon as you enter their line of sight.
To avoid being hit by the snipers’ bullets, you must use the doors in the room to block their shots. The doors will open and close at random intervals, and you must time your movements carefully to avoid being hit.
In addition to the snipers, you must also contend with a deadly monster that will respawn randomly in the room. The monster is immune to your bullets, and it will relentlessly pursue you until it kills you.
To complete a level, you must kill all of the snipers in the room. Once you have killed all of the snipers, you will move on to the next level, which will be more difficult than the previous one.
Controls
Room of Doom is controlled with a joystick and two buttons. The joystick is used to move your spaceship around the room, and the buttons are used to shoot and open doors.
- Joystick: Move your spaceship around the room.
- Button 1: Shoot.
- Button 2: Open doors.
Strategy
The key to success in Room of Doom is to be patient and strategic. Don’t try to rush through the levels, and take your time to learn the patterns of the snipers and the monster.
Here are a few tips to help you survive:
- Use the doors to block the snipers’ bullets.
- Time your movements carefully to avoid being hit by the monster.
- Focus on killing the snipers one at a time.
- Don’t be afraid to use your special weapons.
Special Weapons
In addition to your regular bullets, you can also collect special weapons that will help you to defeat the snipers and the monster. These weapons include:
- Spread shot: Fires a spread of bullets that can hit multiple targets.
- Laser: Fires a powerful laser beam that can pierce through walls.
- Bomb: Drops a bomb that can kill all of the enemies in the room.
Legacy
Room of Doom was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, challenging levels, and innovative use of doors to block enemy fire. Room of Doom has been ported to several home computers and consoles, and it remains a popular game among retro gaming enthusiasts.
Conclusion
Room of Doom is a classic arcade game that is still fun to play today. With its fast-paced gameplay, challenging levels, and innovative use of doors to block enemy fire, Room of Doom is a must-play for any fan of retro games.
Review Score
8/10
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