Phaser Patrol - 1982 - Atari 2600 ( Atari VCS )

History
Phaser Patrol is a space combat simulator game for the Atari 2600, released in 1982. It was developed by Starpath and was the first numbered release by Arcadia for the Atari 2600. The game was included as a pack-in game for the Atari 2600 Supercharger accessory. After its launch, the company changed its name to Starpath, and the hardware was rebranded as the Starpath Supercharger. The game was largely a clone of the Atari 8-bit family game Star Raiders. It was highly praised for its high-resolution instrument panel, which showcased the excellent graphics capabilities of the Supercharger. The game was a runner-up in the category of "Best Video Game Audiovisual Effects" at the 4th annual Arkie Awards.
Scenario
In Phaser Patrol, you are the pilot of an interstellar spaceship on a mission to defend the Human Federation from the deadly Dracon invaders. The game simulates space combat where the player pilots a ship to destroy Dracon invaders. The game's plot is centered around aliens called the Dracons invading the Human Federation. The game is considered one of the best games for the Atari 2600.
How to Play?
The gameplay of Phaser Patrol is similar to Star Raiders. You start with a view of the sector map and need to warp to a sector where the Dracon are located. Once you've reached your destination, the game switches to a first-person point of view where you need to destroy all enemy fighters located in the sector. Once the sector is cleared, you can return to the sector map and warp to a new location. The mission is successful when all sectors containing enemy fighters have been cleared. Your ship has a limited amount of energy; energy is depleted by warping to new sectors, or by taking damage from enemy fighters. If your energy runs out the game is over, however, you can recharge your ship by visiting one of the friendly starbases that are located throughout the galaxy. Visiting a starbase will also repair any equipment that has been damaged, such as the photon torpedoes or sector scanner. The game is timed, and the faster you can complete your mission the better your ranking at the end will be.
Name: Phaser Patrol
Year: 1982
Platform: Atari VCS - Atari 2600
Publisher: Arcadia Corporation
Developer: Arcadia Corporation
Theme / Genre: Action Games, Arcade Games, Combat Games, Sci-Fi Games, Futuristic Games, Shooter Games, Space Games,
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