Protector (1981 video game)

This article is about the 1981 video game. For the 1999 video game, see Protector (Atari Jaguar game).
Protector
Publisher(s)Crystalware
Synapse Software
HesWare
Designer(s)John Bell
Programmer(s)Atari 8-bit
Mike Potter[1]
VIC-20
Alick Dziabczenko[1]
Platform(s)Atari 8-bit, VIC-20
Release1981: 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[1] and distributed first by Crystalware and then Synapse Software. A VIC-20 port was published by HesWare in 1983.[1]

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.

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