Genre: Light gun shooter
Publisher: Atari Corporation
Year: 1987
System: Atari 8-bit
Description:
Bug Hunt is a light gun shooter developed and published by Atari Corporation for the Atari 8-bit family in 1987. The game was bundled with the Atari XEGS system and uses the XG-1 light gun peripheral. Players take on the role of an engineer who must eliminate various types of insects appearing on a computer motherboard before they cause damage. The gameplay consists of seven levels featuring different bugs such as flies, spiders, butterflies, ticks, and frogs. Some insects are large and stationary, while others move quickly and yield more points when hit. To progress to the next level, players must achieve a specified accuracy rate that increases with each stage. At the end of the game, players receive a rank based on their score, ranging from titles like “Programmer” and “Engineer” to “CEO” or “Manager.” Bug Hunt is one of the few light gun games available for the Atari 8-bit platform, showcasing the capabilities of the Atari XG-1 light gun compatible with multiple Atari systems.
