Swimmer (set 1)

Dive into the aquatic action of Swimmer, a two-player sports game released by Tehkan in 1982. Players control swimmers navigating underwater environments to collect fruit and avoid hazards. Using an eight-way joystick, you’ll propel your swimmer through the depths, attempting to gather strawberries, bananas, grapes, and grapefruit for points while dodging turtles, crabs, and waterbugs. Successfully targeting these enemies provides additional scoring opportunities. The game is divided into distinct sections or “racks,” each presenting a new layout of fruit and obstacles. A bonus is awarded for collecting all the strawberries in the initial racks, while a larger potential reward—ranging from zero to ten thousand points—is available at the end based on how many of each fruit type you’ve gathered. Strategic play involves consistently grabbing fruits to maintain higher scoring multipliers; missing one resets your point value. Swimmer showcases early work by the future development team behind the Wonder Boy series, and its aquatic enemy designs would later appear in another popular title. This game offers a simple yet engaging competitive experience for two players seeking some retro arcade fun.