Tank Busters

Tank Busters is a single-player maze shooter released in 1985 by Valadon Automation. Players control a tank navigating vertically oriented game screens filled with walls and enemy tanks. Using an eight-way joystick, you maneuver your tank to strategically eliminate opponents while avoiding their fire. The game utilizes two Zilog Z80 processors for its gameplay and features sound generated by General Instrument AY8910 chips. The screen resolution displays a 240x320 pixel view with a palette of 128 colors, creating a visually distinct experience. Each level presents a new maze layout to explore, demanding careful planning and precise aiming to succeed. Two buttons are used for firing and performing other actions within the game’s mechanics. Tank Busters provides a straightforward, action-focused gameplay loop built around tactical maneuvering and target acquisition within confined spaces.