Genre: Action, Shooter
Developer: Cinematronics
Publisher: General Consumer Electronics
Year: 1983
System: Vectrex
Bedlam is an action shooter game developed by Cinematronics and published by General Consumer Electronics exclusively for the Vectrex in 1983. The player pilots a spacecraft inside a large, multi-room space station under attack by alien forces. The objective is to navigate through interconnected rooms, destroy enemies, and avoid hazards while surviving as long as possible. The gameplay combines shooting and exploration, demanding quick reflexes and strategic movement.
The game uses vector graphics to deliver clear, wireframe visuals that depict the space station’s layout and enemy designs. Bedlam supports both single-player and two-player cooperative modes, encouraging teamwork to fend off increasingly difficult enemy waves. The dynamic environments and progressive difficulty make for a challenging experience that takes full advantage of the Vectrex’s unique hardware.
Bedlam was released exclusively for the Vectrex and did not appear on other platforms, making it a distinctive part of the console’s library of vector-based games.
