Ballblazer

Ballblazer

released on Dec 31, 1985

Ballblazer

released on Dec 31, 1985

Ballblazer is a 1984 computer game created by Lucasfilm Games (later LucasArts Entertainment). It was originally released for the Atari 8-bit systems, such as the Atari 800 and the Atari 5200. It was also ported to other popular platforms of the day, such as the Apple II, ZX Spectrum (by Dalali Software Ltd), Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari 7800, and the NES. The Atari 800 version was called Ballblaster during development - pirated versions of the game went by this name as well. The principal creator and programmer of Ballblazer was David Levine. In 1990, LucasArts and Rainbow Arts released a remake and follow-up to this game, called Masterblazer. This game was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, and PC DOS. A similar game inspired by Ballblazer called Space Football: One on One was developed and released by Triffix for the Super NES in 1992. Years later on March 31, 1997, a remake of the original titled Ballblazer Champions was released for the Sony PlayStation.


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First person bumper car 3D pong air hockey. I think that amalgamation explains it.

This is without a doubt the best version of the game, it runs so buttery smooth compared to the original 8-bit/5200 game and mercifully Atari actually included an onboard POKEY chip so the jazzy little number that opens the game made it through intact

As with most other versions, the AI can be a bit dumb at times (back into the computer player and they'll never get around you LOL) so this is best enjoyed with two players

Ooo ouch oowie hot hot hot

Very technically impressive game for the time and a lot of fun with two players