Protector (1981 video game)
| Protector | |
|---|---|
| Publisher(s) | Crystalware Synapse Software HesWare |
| Designer(s) | John Bell |
| Programmer(s) | Atari 8-bit Mike Potter VIC-20 Alick Dziabczenko |
| Platform(s) | Atari 8-bit, VIC-20 |
| Release | 1981: Atari 8-bit 1983: VIC-20 |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Protector is a 1981 scrolling shooter for Atari 8-bit computers programmed by Mike Potter and distributed first by Crystalware and then Synapse Software. A VIC-20 port was published by HesWare in 1983.
The player attempts to rescue the citizens of a city from an impending volcanic explosion. The design of the game is inspired by Defender from Williams Electronics, though not a direct clone. The sequel, Protector II, has similar gameplay but is more advanced graphically.