The Challenge of Nexar
A single screen crosshair shooter written by David Lubar.
The Challenge of Nexar is an arcade developed by Sirius Software, released 15 September 1982 on Atari 2600.
What The Challenge of Nexar is
The Challenge of Nexar is an arcade game developed by Sirius Software and released in 1982. It was published by Spectravision. It is available on Atari 2600 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You are trying to become a Spectra-Warrior. To do this, you must fly through the levels of warp zones, destroying radioactive beacons. The higher the level, the more you need to destroy. These beacons are guarded by impact exploding saucers. You can destroy these saucers for points or avoid them. When you destroy a saucer or beacon, do not remain in the same place as the debris will collide with you. You have ninety-nine seconds to destroy the number of beacons indicated by the number on the bottom right of the screen per level.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Challenge of Nexar launched on 15 September 1982, within three weeks of Mr. Do! and Pole Position.
Released around the same time: Mr. Do!, Pole Position.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
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