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"Laser Blast" is an action-packed video game developed and published by Activision in 1981 for the Atari 2600 console. In the game, players take control of an alien spacecraft with the objective of destroying ground defenses in a relentless, vertical assault. The gameplay features a simple yet addictive loop, where the player’s ship moves horizontally across the screen, capable of descending briefly to unleash laser fire on enemy bases. The challenge intensifies as the player must dodge incoming missiles fired by the enemy tanks on the ground. Each successful hit scores points, and the game progresses in difficulty with tanks becoming more aggressive and shots more frequent.

The game was designed by David Crane, one of the co-founders of Activision and a noteworthy figure in the video game industry, who also created the iconic game "Pitfall!". "Laser Blast" is renowned for its smooth controls and straightforward gameplay, typical of early Activision titles that emphasized replayability and high score attainment. One of the notable features of the game was its provision for both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing up to two players to take turns in trying to achieve the highest score. Despite its simplicity, "Laser Blast" was well-received and is remembered as one of the classic shooting titles on the Atari 2600, exemplifying the straightforward, yet engaging, gameplay that characterized many early video game successes.

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