Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Atari 2600, Atari 7800
- Developers: Imagineering Inc.
- Publishers: Atari Corporation
Sentinel (1990): A Unique and Challenging Light Gun Game for the Atari 2600
Released in 1990, Sentinel is a light gun game developed by Imagineering and published by Atari for the Atari 2600. It is the only light gun game ever released for the Atari 2600 platform. Sentinel was re-released with improved graphics for the Atari 7800 in 1991.
The player controls a spaceship that is defending a space station from waves of enemy spaceships. The player’s ship can move left and right, and can fire shots at the enemy ships. The player must destroy all of the enemy ships in each wave in order to progress to the next wave.
Sentinel is a challenging game, but it is also a lot of fun. The gameplay is simple and addictive, and the graphics are colorful and detailed. Sentinel is a great example of a classic arcade game that can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
Gameplay
Sentinel is a light gun game, which means that the player uses a light gun to shoot at targets on the screen. The player’s ship is controlled with a joystick, and the light gun is used to fire shots at the enemy ships.
The player’s ship can move left and right, and can fire shots at the enemy ships. The player must destroy all of the enemy ships in each wave in order to progress to the next wave.
There are a total of 16 waves in Sentinel. The first few waves are relatively easy, but the difficulty increases as the player progresses through the game. The later waves feature faster and more aggressive enemy ships.
Graphics
The graphics in Sentinel are colorful and detailed. The player’s ship is a small, blue spaceship. The enemy ships are a variety of shapes and sizes, and they are all rendered in great detail.
The backgrounds in Sentinel are also very well-done. The space station is a large, complex structure, and the backgrounds are filled with stars and other space debris.
Sound
The sound in Sentinel is simple but effective. The game features a catchy title screen tune, and the sound effects are all appropriate for the gameplay.
Controls
The controls in Sentinel are simple and easy to learn. The player uses a joystick to control the player’s ship, and the light gun to fire shots at the enemy ships.
The joystick controls are responsive, and the light gun is accurate. Sentinel is a game that is easy to pick up and play, but it is also challenging to master.
Difficulty
Sentinel is a challenging game, but it is also a lot of fun. The gameplay is simple and addictive, and the graphics are colorful and detailed. Sentinel is a great example of a classic arcade game that can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
The first few waves of Sentinel are relatively easy, but the difficulty increases as the player progresses through the game. The later waves feature faster and more aggressive enemy ships.
Replayability
Sentinel is a game that can be replayed over and over again. The game is challenging, but it is also fair. The player will always feel like they have a chance to win, even if they are losing.
Sentinel is also a game that can be played with friends. The game supports up to two players, and it is a lot of fun to work together to defend the space station from the enemy ships.
Overall
Sentinel is a unique and challenging light gun game for the Atari 2600. The game is simple to learn, but it is also difficult to master. Sentinel is a great example of a classic arcade game that can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages.
Score
8/10
Review Score
7.5/10
