Vanguard (A26)

Vanguard

Platform: Atari 2600 Year: 1982 Developer: General Computer Corporation Buy: Amazon

Although the Atari 2600 port of Vanguard is not as visually appealing as the arcade version, it still captures the spirit of the early scrolling shooter. You pilot the Vanguard ship through several underground tunnels clogged with enemy ships. Each zone features different enemies and different natural hazards in the walls. Your goal is to reach the City of Mystery and destroy the final boss, Gond. In the tunnels you'll come across energy pods which will make you invincible for a short period of time. During that time, the game's only music will play.

Screenshots

The title screen Fighting Mists in the Mountain Zone In the Rainbow Zone dodging Helm balloons Fighting Harleys in the Stick Zone Taking out bases in the Stripped Zone Finishing off Gond in the City of Mystery

Music

The melodic synthesizer tune of Vanguard's energy theme was taken from the soundtrack of Flash Gordon. In particular, it comes from the song "Vultan's Theme (Attack of the Hawk Men)", composed by Queen.

Recording

#	Title	Composer	Arranger	Length	Size	Listen
01	Vultan's Theme	Queen	Dave Payne	0:10	108 KB

Credits

• Ripper: None
• Recorder: TheAlmightyGuru
• Game Credits:
  • Not Credited Composer: Queen
  • Not Credited Arranger: Dave Payne

Game Rip

Format	Download
	N/A

The music has yet to be ripped. The current recording was made while playing the game.

Releases

USA Title: Vanguard Platform: Atari 2600 Released: 1982-??-?? Publisher: Atari

Links

• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanguard_%28video_game%29 - Wikipedia.