Atari Coin Connection
Issue: Vol 6 Num 06 - 1982 August - Page 1
Volume 6 Number 6
August 1982
Gravitar'; Wtimate Space Adventure
from
Makes August Debut
®,
hooting enemy bunkers,
" tractoring" fuel, dogfights
in deep space, these are all
elements in the all-new action-
packed space challenge: Gravitar
from Atari. This 1 or 2 player
coin-operated video game fea-
tures a "Super Bonus" scoring
system which increases player
challenge, changing gravitational
forces, 56 different planets in 3
different solar systems, all dis-
played on the dynamic Atari
QuadraScan™ Color monitor.
The player begins with his ship drifting
slowly from Home Base, pulled towards
the Death Star, center of gravity for all
planets on the screen. By manipulating
the Right and Left Rotate and Thrust
controls, the player can maneuver his
ship towards one of the 5 alien planets
displayed. The ship must be moved
quickly because there are two red alien
ships that pursue with amazing persever-
ance. If one of the alien ships gets too
close, the player's ship and the alien ship
will be immediately transported into deep
space for a dogfight to the death.
If the player manages to get to one of
the alien planets safely, he is zoomed
down for a closer inspection of the
craggy terrain. Now he can go about ac-
complishing his mission: to shoot out the
enemy bunkers on the surface of the
planet and to collect fuel cells. The fuel
cells are closely guarded by the enemy
bunkers, and shots are fired at the player
to prevent him from getting down to the
fuel. The player can use his Shield to
protect himself from enemy shots, but
this makes it even more important for
him to collect the fuel cells, since every
time he uses the Shield/Tractor, or
Thrust, he uses valuable fuel units.
Once the player has blown out all the
bunkers on a planet he travels back to
the solar system for a go at another
planet. If the player wishes to go on to
the next solar system without first com-
pleting missions on all four of the alien
planets in the initial solar system he may
continued on last page
Gravitar promotional items have been specifically created to enhance your game sales and
draw attention to this dynamic new game from ATARI. Included among these special mer-
chandising aids are the Gravitar Crew t-shirt in metallic silver, black and red, the Gravitar
poster which highlights the excitement of travelling to alien planets and destroying enemy
bunkers, and two new items: a Gravitar mobile, perfect for location display to let your play-
ers know you have the latest from Atari; and the Gravitar space ship, a brightly-colored
paper model that fits together easily and makes a great giveaway or contest prize. Contact
Atari Marketing Services, 790 Sycamore Drive, P.O. Box 906, Milpitas, CA 95035, for a pro-
motional items order form.
August 1982
Gravitar'; Wtimate Space Adventure
from
Makes August Debut
®,
hooting enemy bunkers,
" tractoring" fuel, dogfights
in deep space, these are all
elements in the all-new action-
packed space challenge: Gravitar
from Atari. This 1 or 2 player
coin-operated video game fea-
tures a "Super Bonus" scoring
system which increases player
challenge, changing gravitational
forces, 56 different planets in 3
different solar systems, all dis-
played on the dynamic Atari
QuadraScan™ Color monitor.
The player begins with his ship drifting
slowly from Home Base, pulled towards
the Death Star, center of gravity for all
planets on the screen. By manipulating
the Right and Left Rotate and Thrust
controls, the player can maneuver his
ship towards one of the 5 alien planets
displayed. The ship must be moved
quickly because there are two red alien
ships that pursue with amazing persever-
ance. If one of the alien ships gets too
close, the player's ship and the alien ship
will be immediately transported into deep
space for a dogfight to the death.
If the player manages to get to one of
the alien planets safely, he is zoomed
down for a closer inspection of the
craggy terrain. Now he can go about ac-
complishing his mission: to shoot out the
enemy bunkers on the surface of the
planet and to collect fuel cells. The fuel
cells are closely guarded by the enemy
bunkers, and shots are fired at the player
to prevent him from getting down to the
fuel. The player can use his Shield to
protect himself from enemy shots, but
this makes it even more important for
him to collect the fuel cells, since every
time he uses the Shield/Tractor, or
Thrust, he uses valuable fuel units.
Once the player has blown out all the
bunkers on a planet he travels back to
the solar system for a go at another
planet. If the player wishes to go on to
the next solar system without first com-
pleting missions on all four of the alien
planets in the initial solar system he may
continued on last page
Gravitar promotional items have been specifically created to enhance your game sales and
draw attention to this dynamic new game from ATARI. Included among these special mer-
chandising aids are the Gravitar Crew t-shirt in metallic silver, black and red, the Gravitar
poster which highlights the excitement of travelling to alien planets and destroying enemy
bunkers, and two new items: a Gravitar mobile, perfect for location display to let your play-
ers know you have the latest from Atari; and the Gravitar space ship, a brightly-colored
paper model that fits together easily and makes a great giveaway or contest prize. Contact
Atari Marketing Services, 790 Sycamore Drive, P.O. Box 906, Milpitas, CA 95035, for a pro-
motional items order form.
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