Summary
Attack (1976)
Attack is an air and sea combat game released in 1976 by Atari, Inc. The game is a two-player competitive game where one player controls a plane and the other player controls a ship. The goal of the game is to destroy the other player’s vehicle.
Gameplay
Attack is played on a single screen that scrolls vertically. The player controlling the plane can move the plane left and right, and can fire missiles. The player controlling the ship can move the ship left and right, and can fire torpedoes.
The game is played in rounds. Each round, the plane and the ship start at opposite ends of the screen. The plane must fly over the ship and fire missiles to destroy it. The ship must avoid the plane’s missiles and fire torpedoes to destroy the plane.
If the plane is destroyed, the ship wins the round. If the ship is destroyed, the plane wins the round. The first player to win three rounds wins the game.
Development
Attack was developed by Atari programmer Ed Logg. Logg was inspired to create the game after playing the arcade game Sea Wolf, which was released in 1976. Logg wanted to create a similar game that could be played on the Atari 2600 home video game console.
Logg developed Attack using a simple vector graphics system. The game’s graphics are very basic, but they are effective in conveying the action of the game.
Release
Attack was released in 1976 for the Atari 2600. The game was a commercial success, and it helped to establish the Atari 2600 as a popular home video game console.
Reception
Attack was well-received by critics. The game was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, and for its innovative use of vector graphics. Attack was also a commercial success, and it helped to establish Atari as a major player in the video game industry.
Legacy
Attack is considered to be one of the most important early video games. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay helped to establish the template for many future video games. Attack is also notable for its innovative use of vector graphics, which helped to push the boundaries of what was possible on home video game consoles.
Attack has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, including the Atari 5200, the Atari 7800, and the Atari Lynx. The game has also been released on a number of compilation discs, including the Atari Anthology and the Atari Flashback Classics.
Attack remains a popular game today, and it is still enjoyed by gamers of all ages. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay and its innovative use of vector graphics make it a timeless classic.
Additional Information
- Attack was one of the first video games to use a scrolling playfield.
- The game’s music was composed by Atari sound designer Alan Alcorn.
- Attack was featured on the cover of the first issue of Atari Age magazine.
- The game was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2015.
Review
Attack is a classic video game that is still fun to play today. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay and its innovative use of vector graphics make it a timeless classic. If you are a fan of classic video games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Attack.
Score: 8/10
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