Laser Battle

Laser Battle is a two-player shooter released in 1981 by Zaccaria. Players maneuver their ships across a horizontal field using eight-way joysticks and fire lasers to eliminate oncoming threats. The game presents a vibrant visual experience with a palette of over one thousand colors displayed at a resolution of 224 x 240 pixels, refreshed sixty times per second. Gameplay involves constant movement and strategic firing as players confront waves of enemies. Each player controls their own ship, working independently to clear the screen and progress through the game’s challenges. The technical specifications include an S2650 main CPU alongside multiple sound chips – SN76477, TMS3615 – contributing to the audio experience. Notably, Laser Battle was distributed in the United States by Bally Midway under the name “Lazarian.” It utilizes four buttons for player control and features a screen oriented horizontally.