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Intellivision · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Buzz Bombers
Certified classic
| System | Intellivision |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Intellivision in 1982, Buzz Bombers is a shoot 'em up developed by Mattel Electronics. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1982 include Demon Attack, Beauty & the Beast and Dragonfire. Among the 14 Intellivision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Intellivision's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Buzz Bombers is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Buzz Bombers walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Intellivision games today
Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.
Buzz Bombers FAQ
When did Buzz Bombers come out on the Intellivision?
Buzz Bombers was released for the Intellivision in 1982.
Who made Buzz Bombers?
It was developed by Mattel Electronics.
Is Buzz Bombers multiplayer?
No. Buzz Bombers is a single-player game.
How long does Buzz Bombers take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Buzz Bombers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Buzz Bombers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.