Summary
- Release Year: 1981
- Genres: Arcade, Puzzle
- Platforms: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision
- Developers: Exidy
- Publishers: Coleco
Mouse Trap: A Classic Arcade Maze Game
Released in 1981 by Exidy, Mouse Trap is an arcade game that’s similar to the classic Pac-Man. The player controls a mouse that must navigate a maze, eating cheese while avoiding cats and other hazards. Mouse Trap was ported to three home systems by Coleco: Coleco’s ColecoVision, Mattel’s Intellivision, and the Atari 2600.
Gameplay
The goal of Mouse Trap is to eat all of the cheese in a maze while avoiding cats, dogs, and other hazards. The player controls the mouse with a joystick, and can move it in four directions: up, down, left, and right. The mouse can also jump over small obstacles.
The maze is made up of a series of rooms, each of which contains a different arrangement of cheese, cats, and other hazards. The player must eat all of the cheese in a room in order to progress to the next room.
The cats and dogs in the maze are constantly moving, and will try to catch the mouse. If the mouse is caught by a cat or dog, it will lose a life. The player has three lives, and if they lose all of their lives, the game is over.
In addition to cats and dogs, there are other hazards in the maze, such as traps and fireballs. The player must be careful to avoid these hazards, or they will lose a life.
Development
Mouse Trap was developed by Exidy, a company that was founded in 1973. Exidy was known for developing a number of classic arcade games, including Death Race, Circus Charlie, and Venture.
Mouse Trap was designed by Ed Rotberg, who was also the designer of Death Race. Rotberg was inspired to create Mouse Trap after playing Pac-Man. He wanted to create a game that was similar to Pac-Man, but with a different setting and characters.
Release
Mouse Trap was released in arcades in 1981. The game was a commercial success, and was ported to three home systems by Coleco: Coleco’s ColecoVision, Mattel’s Intellivision, and the Atari 2600.
The home versions of Mouse Trap were not as successful as the arcade version, but they were still popular with gamers. The ColecoVision version of Mouse Trap is considered to be the best home version of the game.
Legacy
Mouse Trap is a classic arcade game that’s still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s simple premise and addictive gameplay make it a great choice for gamers of all ages. Mouse Trap has been praised for its graphics, sound, and gameplay.
Mouse Trap has been featured in a number of video game magazines and websites. The game has also been included in several video game compilations.
Conclusion
Mouse Trap is a fun and challenging arcade game that’s sure to keep you entertained for hours. Its simple premise and addictive gameplay make it a great choice for gamers of all ages. If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, then you should definitely check out Mouse Trap.
Additional Information
- Mouse Trap was one of the first arcade games to feature a female protagonist.
- The game’s music was composed by Brad Fuller, who also composed the music for Exidy’s other classic arcade game, Venture.
- Mouse Trap was one of the first arcade games to be ported to home systems.
- The ColecoVision version of Mouse Trap is considered to be the best home version of the game.
Review Score
7.5/10
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