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Protector (1981)

Atari 8-bit · BBC Microcomputer System · Commodore VIC-20

2.33 from 6 ratings

10 members have it in their collection · 5 backlogged · 4 wish listed

Protector is Synapse Software's first game in 1981 written by Mike Potter for the Atari 400/800. The objective is to rescue stranded people from buildings.

Details

Publishers
Hesware, Synapse Software Corporation
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Series
Protector

Release dates

  • Dec 31, 1981 (Full Release) (North_America) Atari 8-bit
  • 1982 (Full Release) (North_America) Commodore VIC-20
  • Dec 31, 1983 (Full Release) (Europe) BBC Microcomputer System

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Status scoopings Dec 20, 2022

The jump mechanic is awful, the mechanics all around clunky, and the repeating jingle quickly gets annoying. For the 3 scenes I played through, it seems to stick to a single-screen action platformer. You fight back with close-combat martial arts. It was fun for a bit, and is worth a playtest, but the clunky controls and mechanics (and the repetitive …

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The jump mechanic is awful, the mechanics all around clunky, and the repeating jingle quickly gets annoying. For the 3 scenes I played through, it seems to stick to a single-screen action platformer. You fight back with close-combat martial arts. It was fun for a bit, and is worth a playtest, but the clunky controls and mechanics (and the repetitive Sound) get in the way of an otherwise great idea and potential.

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Review scoopings 2/5 · Feb 2, 2022

Great Concept and Game Design, But Clunky and Meh To Play

Look: 7/10 Wait, this gets abstract as hell at parts lol, but otherwise just functional/typical. Still, gotta love Atari colors.

Sound: 7/10 Some great glitchy absurd zomes, but otherwise, just annoying beeps and boops without another crunch.

Play: 6/10 Simple controls in terms of what buttons to use, but absurd and goofy clunkiness of these controls... I know the Atari …

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Look: 7/10 Wait, this gets abstract as hell at parts lol, but otherwise just functional/typical. Still, gotta love Atari colors.

Sound: 7/10 Some great glitchy absurd zomes, but otherwise, just annoying beeps and boops without another crunch.

Play: 6/10 Simple controls in terms of what buttons to use, but absurd and goofy clunkiness of these controls... I know the Atari 8-bit can do better from this same time period.

Feel: 8/10 The controls and physics are just a bit too clunky, but the look and the idea of what you're trying to do are all excellent. It just isn't really executed well heh... or interestingly... Honestly, the goal of collecting people, and your ability to go back and forth, really make this a great game--if more so in idea than reality.

Attachment: 6/10 As cool as the concept was, and as much fun as I had figuring the game out, it doesn't shine among the countless Atari 8-bit, Apple II, TRS-80, and arcade games from this era!

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