Wall-Defender

Wall-Defender is a 1983 shoot 'em up for the Atari 2600.[1] It was produced by Bomb, a label of developer Onbase Co. based out of Asia.[2]

Wall-Defender
Developer(s)Onbase Co.
Publisher(s)Bomb
Platform(s)Atari 2600
Release
Genre(s)Shoot'em up
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Wall-Defender is a single-player game in which the player defends a fortress comprising a series of walls against kamikaze attacks by aliens.[3]

Reception

TV Gamer criticised the graphics but praised the novel concept of the game and described it as "an absorbing game which requires plenty of dexterity."[4]

Modern-day reviewers have also been positive about concept behind the game, with Retro Video Gamer describing it in their review as "surprising".[5] Atari Times also described it as "highly addictive."[6]

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References
  1. Weiss, Brett (2011). Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide. MacFarland. p. 129. ISBN 978-0786487554. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  2. "It's Bomb!". Videogaming Illustrated: 38. September 1983. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  3. "Retro Video Gamer Review". Retro Video Gamer. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  4. "Wall-Defender" (PDF). TV Gamer: 40. Autumn 1983. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  5. "Retro Video Gamer Review". Retro Video Gamer. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  6. Tisler, LW. "Wall Defender". Atari Times. Retrieved 10 August 2019.


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