Hot Shot

Commodore 64 · 1988 · EU

Also known as: Hot Shot (Addictive Games)

Prism Leisure Corporation Maxwell Technology

Publisher: Prism Leisure Corporation · Developer: Maxwell Technology

Hot Shot turns a simple arena concept into a hectic duel in which you have to clear your own bricks faster than your opponent. What makes it especially appealing is the unusual way you handle the ball, first drawing it in with your device and then firing it in the direction you want, even though it behaves in a highly unpredictable way. That blend of direct competition, strange ball physics, and the constant shift between attack, control, and sudden loss of control gives the game a lively and distinctive appeal.