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Sorry, Star Wars freaks. Looks like you've got another less-than-thrilling videogame to play with.
JEDI ARENA Parker Bros.
(Atari)
Sorry, Star Wars freaks. Looks like you've got another less-than-thrilling videogame to play with.
Jedi Arena is an uncomplicated, straightforward match. It works best for two players but can be tackled man-vs.machine as well. It's designed for paddles instead of joysticks, which means finer handling and tired paws.
The screen shows the Arena as seen from above, not unlike Activision's Boxing. At the top and bottom of the playfield are the two Jedi Knights ("Big" Red and "Mr." Blue), each with their own protective force field and lightsaber. In the center ring hovers the Seeker, that Sputnik-like metal balloon you'll remember Luke taking saber practice against in the film.
The Seeker is always buzzing around like a grapefruit with smarts. Your mission (should you decide to accept it) is to fire a laser bolt through it at your opponent. The angle of the blast is determined by turning the paddle in the desired direction and smacking the fire button. You want to pick apart the other guy's force field a "brick" af a time, ala Breakout. When a shot makes it through a hole in the shield, you've won the match.