Net Wars

Net Wars is a two-player maze shooter released in 1983 by Orca, under license from Esco Trading Company. Players control spaceships navigating vertically oriented playfields filled with twisting corridors and interconnected chambers. Using four-way joysticks and a single button for firing, each player maneuvers their craft to eliminate opponents while avoiding obstacles within the maze. The game’s graphics utilize a 256-color palette across a resolution of 224x256 pixels, presented on a screen refreshed at 60 frames per second. Two Zilog Z80 processors power the gameplay, while a General Instrument AY8910 chip handles sound effects. The overall effect creates a fast-paced experience centered around strategic positioning and quick reflexes within the confined maze environment. Designed for simultaneous two-player competition, Net Wars offers a relatively compact arcade challenge that relies on skillful maneuvering and tactical shooting to emerge victorious.