Game Details
Jawbreaker
Genres: Arcade
Released on: Atari 2600, Atari 8-bit, Apple II
Developer: On-Line Systems
Publisher: On-Line Systems
Themes: Action
Game Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
| Platform | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Apple II | December 31, 1981 |
| Atari 8-bit | December 31, 1981 |
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About:
Jawbreaker is a video game programmed by John Harris and released in 1981 for the Atari 400/800 by On-line Systems. Originally intended to be a fairly straight Pac-Man clone, Jawbreaker emerged as a relatively inventive version with unique gameplay. It was widely lauded by reviewers, and became a major seller for Sierra Online. The story of its creation forms a portion of Steven Levy's book, Hackers.
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