Word Zapper box art for Atari 2600
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Word Zapper

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(Atari 2600 - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
James Wickstead Design Associates
Published_By:
U.S. Games
Released On:
01 Jan 1982
Word Zapper , released in 1982, is an action-packed adventure game where your goal is to zap three words in 99 seconds. The current word will appear at the bottom of the screen, and you must recreate it by controlling your spaceship and zapping letters in the correct order as they scroll up from the top of the screen.
The gameplay becomes increasingly challenging with the appearance of asteroids that fly horizontally across the screen. Some asteroids will deduct time, while others will destroy your ship, ending the game. Fortunately, your spaceship is equipped with lasers that can be used to destroy asteroids and protect yourself.
Part #:
VC1003 (USA)
UPC-A:
Without barcode (USA)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Digital Joystick
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