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Blaster

Blaster developed by Vid Kidz for Williams was released for the arcades and is quite obscure. What is interesting however is that the Atari 5200 version that was not released was actually made before the…

31 December 1983

Blaster is an arcade, released 31 December 1983 on Atari 5200 and Arcade.

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What Blaster is

Blaster was released in 1983. It was published by Williams Electronics. It is available on Atari 5200 and Arcade.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Blaster developed by Vid Kidz for Williams was released for the arcades and is quite obscure. What is interesting however is that the Atari 5200 version that was not released was actually made before the arcade game. An unofficial sequel to Robotron 2084 (As it takes place in 2085) Blaster is a 3d style shooter with impressive graphics for the time. In it the player takes the view from a spaceship cockpit so moving in the different directions shifts the entire screen. There are four levels you will play through avoiding obstacles, saving humans, and defeating alien enemies. Upon beating the four levels the game loops but will be more difficult.
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Blaster launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

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Blaster — frequently asked questions

When did Blaster come out?
Blaster was released on 31 December 1983 for Atari 5200 and Arcade.
Does Blaster have multiplayer?
Yes. Blaster supports multiplayer.

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