Protector II

December 31, 1982(43 years ago)·Full Release

Synapse Software Corporation, Synapse Software Corporation

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Genres: Shooter, Arcade

Platforms: C64, Atari8bit, ti-99, TRS-80 Color Computer

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Summary

Protector II is a side-scrolling shooter inspired by the classic arcade game Defender. Similar to its predecessor, the game features a wide variety of alien foes and ground-based threats. However, there are no smart bombs to simplify the challenge. Players must rescue humans twice—once from an alien vessel and later from a city under threat of volcanic lava—while fending off enemy attacks. Each human must be transported individually into a teleporter tube to evacuate them from the planet, as the game only allows carrying one at a time. The gameplay is notably demanding, requiring precise flying and quick reflexes, possibly even more so than Defender or Stargate. Protector II also introduces a more developed narrative than its arcade influences, with multiple rescue sub-missions depending on the game stage. It's worth noting that there are no pauses between stages, as the action continues seamlessly throughout the entire game.