Word Zapper is an arcade developed by James Wickstead Design Associates, released 1 February 1982 on Atari 2600.
What Word Zapper is
Word Zapper is an arcade game developed by James Wickstead Design Associates and released in 1982. It was published by U.S. Games. It is available on Atari 2600 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
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…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Word Zapper launched on 1 February 1982, within three weeks of Ms. Pac-Man and Dig Dug.
Released around the same time: Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug.
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Quick answers
Word Zapper — frequently asked questions
When did Word Zapper come out?
Word Zapper was released on 1 February 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does Word Zapper have multiplayer?
Yes. Word Zapper supports multiplayer.
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