Product Information
Despite colorful, detailed graphics (especially along the planet's surface) and silky smooth voice effects (via the Solid State Speech Synthesizer), Parsec is a flawed side-scroller that is more frustrating than fun. Using a laser-equipped, three-speed ship that can overheat with continual firing, players must blast seven different types of enemies out of the sky in order to protect a planet. There are refueling tunnels to navigate throughout the game and a wall of asteroids to destroy after each level. This would be a reasonable setup for a game if control weren't sluggish, certain enemies weren't overly quick, and if shots didn't frequently appear to go right through enemy ships.Product Identifiers
PublisherTexas Instruments
eBay Product ID (ePID)56240912
Product Key Features
GenreShooter
PlatformTI-99/4a
Additional Product Features
Release Year1982
Number of Players1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick, Keyboard