Spiders of Mars (1982)

Platforms

VIC-20

Where to get it

My Abandonware

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Navigating a harsh, alien landscape while dodging spider enemies feels like a straightforward, arcade-style challenge with a retro sci-fi atmosphere.

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About

Released in 1982 for the Commodore VIC-20, Spiders of Mars is an action-adventure title set on the Red Planet. The game challenges players to navigate a hostile Martian environment while avoiding dangerous arachnids.

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• More like this game, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.