Tick Attack

Tick Attack is a video game in the action genre developed by Pegasus Software and published by Pegasus Software originally released in 1983. It is currently playable on DOS.

The celebrated arcade sensation Space Invaders gets another clone, but instead of marauding aliens, Tick Attack takes on simple ground insects. Waves of well-regimented insects rush in for the attack, and the only defense is a lone side-scrolling tank that must dispatch the flying formations before they hit the ground.

Naturally, the vermin shoot back. A series of shields provides a limited form of cover, although they can be damaged by fire from both directions (and if enemies manage to descend low enough, they will break through this meager protection). Most dangerous are the ticks, armed with indestructible missiles that have a greater impact. For extra points, you can hit the occasional rat scurrying across the top of the screen; just be sure to aim for the body, as the tail is (somewhat) bulletproof.

The starting wave and skill level are selectable: higher combinations will make enemies easier to shoot, start at a lower height, and reduce precious shield pixels . . or even merge into a single solid barrier.

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.