Zeppelin Commodore 64 game

Zeppelin (1983 Video Game)

Overview: Zeppelin is a multidirectional scrolling shooter game developed by Cathryn Mataga (credited as William Mataga) and published by Synapse Software in 1983 for the Atari 8-bit family. A Commodore 64 version, programmed by David Barbour, was later released in 1984.

Gameplay: In Zeppelin, players assume the role of a pilot exploring an underground dungeon complex. The objective is to navigate through the cave's defenses, including laser gates, enemy zeppelins, and falling rocks. Additionally, players must strategically destroy enemy lairs using dynamite. Throughout the cave, switches can be shot to disable parts of the enemy defense system. The game offers a two-player mode, allowing one player to control the zeppelin's movement and the other to manage the guns.

Reception: Zeppelin received positive reviews from various sources:

• The Addison-Wesley Book of Atari Software 1984 awarded the game a highly positive rating (B+), particularly praising the graphics and the engaging two-player mode.
• Bits and Bytes lauded the Commodore 64 version in its September 1983 issue, describing the sound and graphics as exceptional, with rich and well-defined colors, and intricate background details.