Summary
- Release Year: 1982
- Genres: Arcade
- Platforms: Intellivision
- Developers: Mattel Electronics
- Publishers: Mattel Electronics
Tron: Maze-A-Tron (1982)
Tron: Maze-A-Tron is a maze game released for the Intellivision in 1982. It is based on the 1982 film Tron, and is one of the few Intellivision games to be released in arcades.
The player controls Tron, who must navigate through a deadly maze while dodging bits and circuits. The maze is constantly changing, and Tron must use his light disc to destroy the bits and circuits that block his path.
Tron: Maze-A-Tron was developed by Bally Midway, the same company that developed the arcade game Tron. The game was designed by Ed Logg, who also designed the arcade game Pac-Man.
Tron: Maze-A-Tron was not well-received by critics. Many complained about the game’s repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and difficult controls. The game was also criticized for being too similar to Pac-Man.
Despite its negative reviews, Tron: Maze-A-Tron was a commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Intellivision games of all time.
Gameplay
Tron: Maze-A-Tron is a maze game where the player controls Tron, who must navigate through a deadly maze while dodging bits and circuits. The maze is constantly changing, and Tron must use his light disc to destroy the bits and circuits that block his path.
The game is played from a top-down perspective. Tron can move in four directions: up, down, left, and right. He can also use his light disc to destroy bits and circuits. The light disc can be thrown in eight directions: up, down, left, right, and four diagonals.
Bits are small, square objects that move around the maze. They are harmless to Tron, but they can block his path. Circuits are larger, rectangular objects that move back and forth across the maze. They are harmful to Tron, and they will kill him if he touches them.
Tron must navigate through the maze and collect energy pellets. Energy pellets give Tron extra points and increase his speed. Tron must also avoid the Recognizers, which are enemy vehicles that will chase him down and kill him if they catch him.
Development
Tron: Maze-A-Tron was developed by Bally Midway, the same company that developed the arcade game Tron. The game was designed by Ed Logg, who also designed the arcade game Pac-Man.
Logg was inspired to create Tron: Maze-A-Tron after seeing the film Tron. He wanted to create a game that captured the look and feel of the film, while also being fun and challenging to play.
Logg worked on the game for over a year. He experimented with different gameplay mechanics and graphics before finally settling on the final design.
Release
Tron: Maze-A-Tron was released for the Intellivision in 1982. It was one of the few Intellivision games to be released in arcades.
The game was not well-received by critics. Many complained about the game’s repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and difficult controls. The game was also criticized for being too similar to Pac-Man.
Despite its negative reviews, Tron: Maze-A-Tron was a commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Intellivision games of all time.
Legacy
Tron: Maze-A-Tron is not remembered as one of the best Intellivision games. However, it is still a fun and challenging game to play today. The game’s simple gameplay and retro graphics have a certain charm that appeals to many gamers.
Tron: Maze-A-Tron has been re-released on several different platforms, including the Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, and the Nintendo Switch. The game is also available to play online at the Internet Archive.
Conclusion
Tron: Maze-A-Tron is a classic Intellivision game that is still fun to play today. The game’s simple gameplay and retro graphics have a certain charm that appeals to many gamers. If you’re a fan of maze games or retro gaming, then you should definitely check out Tron: Maze-A-Tron.
Review Score
2/10
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