Zarzon (ザルゾン, ザーゾン), also known as Satan of Saturn (サタン・オブ・サターン, Satan obu Satān), is a 1981 fixed shooter arcade game developed and manufactured by SNK and licensed to Taito for North American release. The gameplay is a variation of Space Invaders.
Gameplay
The goal is to fly a spaceship to Saturn, then destroy as many Satans as possible. Additional bonus points can be accumulated by destroying the comet or attacking dragonflies. An additional spaceship is rewarded if the players score reaches 5,000 or 10,000 points. If the attacking UFOs or enemy rockets are destroyed points will be scored. The game progresses through 4 different screens.
The arcade cabinet has one joystick to move the spaceship left to right and guide the missiles.
Technical details
The game ran on the SNK 6502 arcade system board. Other games that ran on the same hardware include Sasuke vs. Commander (1980), Vanguard (1981) and Fantasy (1981).
Legacy
The Zarzon upright arcade cabinet appeared in the 1983 film Joysticks.
References
External links
- Zarzon, Satan of Saturn at the Killer List of Videogames
- Zarzon, Satan of Saturn at Coinop.org
- MAME Review
- FAQ Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine at IGN
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Put under the Gamer24h team's microscope, Zarzon raises the bar considerably with both its storytelling and technical polish. Thanks to SNK's meticulous craftsmanship and Taito's strong presentation, the high production quality is evident in every moment of the game. Masterfully blending Fixed shooter mechanics with modern standards, the game's fluid gameplay makes hours fly by unnoticed. All in all, the Gamer24h team stands firmly behind our rating. This is a unique journey you won't want to miss.