The
packaging is professional right down to the robust black box and the
etched Protector symbol proclaiming the game's individuality. Inside an
original Vectrex cartridge, and although it looks brand new, must date
back to sometime in the 1980's. Everything is so exquisite to the highest
caliber; the simple yet informative instructions, the individually number
cartridge and the outrageous bright pink overlay proclaiming
"Protector" in authentic 80's font. This is RETRO to the
maximum.
There
are only 100 of these babies released worldwide and I was lucky enough to
get a hold of one to take for a spin. The game is based on the 1980
Williams Electronics "Defender" designed by Eugene Jarvis in
which you pilot a craft and rescue "humanoids" from the savage
and forbidding aliens. It's a case of zap or get zapped as you come up
against "Baiters, Bombers, Pods and Swarmers" who will go out of
their way to make sure the humanoids stay in their evil clutches. This
side-scrolling shooter is fast, I'm talking off the dial fast, and at
times you'll need every last weapon of your arsenal to combat the enemy
and just stay alive for the few frenzied minutes of intense in your face
gameplay.
Going on the age of the Vectrex she is likely to have heart failure
when you unleash the fury and grandiose of this game upon her. Be advised.
9.7/10
This game produced in the U.K. by Alex Herbert. Alex will soon be
releasing another new game called YASI (Yet Another Space Invaders) and
the release date shouldn't be too far away.
Checkout the website: herbs64.com
