Abandonware games published by A.N.A.L.O.G. Software

Buried Buck$

Atari 8-bit 1982

You are a helicopter trying to reach the buried golden dollar signs. You must bomb the ground to dig a hole that will allow you to reach the dollar signs, but watch out for the plane, as it is dropping giant clods of dirt to fill the hole, and perhaps bury you. Even if you avoid the dirt clod, you will have to bomb to uncover the treasure again. When you collect treasure, you must land at your base to claim it. If you are destroyed before returning to base, you drop the treasure. You can only carry one treasure at a time. After collecting all the buried dollar signs, you pass to the next level.

Race in Space

Atari 8-bit 1981

Space Race is an Atari 8-bit game released in 1981. It is a one or two player game where players control a spaceship racing through a series of gates. The first player to reach the finish line wins. The game is set in outer space and the player controls a spaceship. The goal is to reach the finish line before the other player. The ship can move left or right and must go through a series of gates. If the player misses a gate, they will slow down. There are four different tracks to choose from, each with its own difficulty. The tracks are called: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Expert. The game can be played with one or two players. If two players are playing, they take turns racing. The first player to reach the finish line wins the game. Space Race is a simple but fun game that is perfect for a quick race. The four different tracks offer a nice variety and the ability to play with a friend adds to the fun. If you are looking for a fast-paced racing game, Space Race is worth checking out.

Shooting Gallery

Atari 8-bit 1981

Shooting Gallery is a 1981 Atari 8-bit game. The player controls a hand holding a gun, and must shoot targets as they appear on the screen. The targets include plates, bottles, and other moving objects. The player must be accurate to hit the targets, as missing too many will result in a game over. The game is set in a western-style setting, and features a catchy soundtrack. It is one of the first games to use a light gun, which was an innovative new technology at the time. The light gun allowed for more accurate aiming, and made the game more fun to play. Despite its simple premise, Shooting Gallery is a challenging and addictive game. The targets move quickly, and require quick reflexes to hit. The game is also score-based, so players are motivated to improve their accuracy and beat their previous score. Overall, Shooting Gallery is a fun and unique game that is still enjoyable to play today. It is a great example of early 8-bit gaming, and is a must-play for any fan of retro games.

Star Sentry

Atari 8-bit 1982

Star Sentry is a fixed shooter video game developed by Bob Smith and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 8-bit family of home computers in 1982. The player controls a space ship which must destroy waves of incoming enemies. The game was one of the first to use Atari's then-new POKEY sound chip, and features digitized speech which says "get ready" at the start of each round. The game was programmed by Bob Smith, who would later go on to create the popular Atari 7800 game Food Fight. Star Sentry was well-received upon release, with critics praising its graphics, sound, and gameplay. However, the game was later overshadowed by other, more popular titles in the genre such as Galaga and Defender. Despite its relatively short lifespan, Star Sentry is fondly remembered by many Atari fans and is considered a classic of the 8-bit era.

Thunder Island

Atari 8-bit 1981

Thunder Island is a 1981 game released by Atari for the 8-bit computer line. The player controls a character who must escape from an erupting volcano by climbing up a series of ladders and platforms. The character can also jump to reach higher platforms, but must be careful not to fall off the edge of the screen. The game is divided into four levels, each of which becomes more difficult as the character progresses. The first level is set on an island, the second in a cave, the third in a lava-filled cavern, and the fourth in the volcano itself. At the end of each level, the character must face a boss character before proceeding to the next level. The game was well-received upon its release, with critics praising its challenging gameplay and graphics. Thunder Island is considered to be one of the classic Atari 8-bit games, and is still enjoyed by gamers today.

Games published by A.N.A.L.O.G. Software

Buried Buck$

Race in Space

Shooting Gallery

Star Sentry

Thunder Island