Laser Zone
Alternative title: "Lazer Zone" on all HES releases
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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One of Jeff Minter's early eighties shoot'em'ups in his typical frantical style, Laser Zone has you controlling not one, but two "zone gunners" in a constrained playfield. Controlled with only one joystick, you move one zone gunner on a vertical wall and one at the bottom. Wave upon wave of nasties come into the zone, and must be shot down before they reach either wall, where neither gun can reach them and they advance toward you. You can try to escape perpetually, since your movements wrap around the screen borders, at least until another enemy has reached your wall, but it is better to use up one of your electro bolts that will erase everything on the screen.

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Description from the packaging  (HES release) :

A new, fast-paced, arcade-quality game by the creator of Aggressor and Gridrunner. As the controller of the Lazer Zone, you combat wave after wave of alien pods challenging your reflexes and your mind. A true test of your skill and coolness under fire!

Lazer Zone is an intense arcade challenge that will not be easily mastered. You control two lazers in an attempt to combat the encroaching alien forces. You will require sharp concentration in action and strategy, and accuracy in firing and movement.
After learning to fire and move the lazers in the training mode, 20 levels of challenge await.
High scores are possible in this game, but only with diligent practice and mastery of lazer controls. But beware- the mind-challenging strategy and skill needed to win can be addictive!

By Jeff Minter.
