Protector (1981 video game)

This article is about the 1981 video game. For the 1999 video game, see Protector (Atari Jaguar game).
Protector
PublishersCrystalware
Synapse Software
HesWare
DesignerJohn Bell
ProgrammersAtari 8-bit
Mike Potter
VIC-20
Alick Dziabczenko
PlatformsAtari 8-bit, VIC-20
Release1981: Atari 8-bit
1983: VIC-20
GenreScrolling shooter
ModeSingle-player

Protector is a 1981 scrolling shooter for Atari 8-bit computers programmed by Mike Potter and distributed first by Crystalware and then Synapse Software. A VIC-20 port was published by HesWare in 1983.

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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