You have been sent into a building infested with robots, and must do your best to clear it out. Each room has a number of walls through the middle, which restricts your movement. There will be a number of bad guys in the room - on early screens they may be immobile and not shoot at you, but after a few levels, they become capable of shooting in multiple directions. You can shoot at them in 8 directions, but can't shoot diagonally while moving. There are gaps at the side of each room, through which you exit, before or after clearing the room (there is a bonus for clearance). You get an extra life every 2000 points.
The gameplay revolves around navigating these rooms and eliminating the robots. The Vectrex's graphics capabilities allow for simple yet effective action scenes, with an emphasis on quick reflexes and strategic thinking. You'll need to keep moving, shoot when necessary, and avoid taking too much damage to survive. With a focus on intense action and fast-paced gameplay, Berzerk is sure to provide hours of entertainment for fans of retro gaming.