The Attack is a multidirectional shooter video game created, designed, and implemented by Jim Pettingell for the TI-99/4A home computer and published by Texas Instruments in 1981. The game was developed at Milton Bradley as Alien Attack, inspired by the movies Alien (1979) and Barbarella (1968). After being sold to TI, the name was changed to The Attack.
Gameplay
The player flies a spaceship in four directions around a single screen, shooting “spores”, which connect together to form new aliens, and already formed aliens before they eat the player. Incubators, shown as square boxes, release more spores or, in later levels, aliens.
There are four skill levels: Novice, Intermediate, Master, and Pro.
See also
- Alien (Atari 2600)
References
External links
- The Attack at TI-99/4A-Pedia
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed The Attack, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer Milton Bradley, combined with the expertise of publisher Texas Instruments, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Multidirectional shooter genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!