Genre: Shooter
Developer: Cinematronics
Publisher: General Consumer Electronics
Year: 1983
System: Vectrex
Armor Attack is a shooter game developed by Cinematronics and published by General Consumer Electronics exclusively for the Vectrex in 1983. In this game, players control a jeep navigating a maze-like city environment while defending against enemy armored vehicles. The objective is to eliminate enemy tanks and protect the jeep from destruction. Players must use strategic movement and accurate shooting to survive waves of attacks.
The game features vector graphics that create a wireframe cityscape and detailed vehicle models, utilizing the Vectrex’s unique display capabilities. Armor Attack supports both single-player and two-player cooperative modes, with players coordinating tactics to clear levels of enemies. The gameplay is notable for combining maze navigation with tactical shooting in a fast-paced setting.
Armor Attack was released exclusively for the Vectrex system and was not ported to other platforms. It stands out as one of the system’s more complex and strategic vector-based action titles.
