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Word Zapper

Atari 2600 · Released February 1, 1982 · Developed by James Wickstead Design Associates · Published by U.S. Games

Single playerMultiplayer
ShooterArcadeAction
Loose
CIB
Sealed

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Summary

Word Zapper is a one or two-player, full color, action game with 24 variations, designed to be played on the ATARI (R) Video Computer System (TM) or Sears Video Arcade. The Joystick Controller links you with a most profound vehicle of amusement, the rotary wing Word Zapper. It is armed with vertical and horizontal firing lasers and capable of incredible maneuverability. Opposing you is the Scroll -- a diabolic device designed to wear out the wrist an boggle the mind. The Scroll parades the alphabet across the screen, taunting you to duplicate a word or scrambled letters flashed at the bottom of the screen. You must shoot each letter in perfect order, and you must match three words or letter combinations within 99 seconds. Sounds easy? Wait until you meet the Scroll's friend, the Asteroids.

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Details

Game Modes
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
Developer
James Wickstead Design Associates

Release history (1 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Feb 1, 1982Atari 2600

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