.MANUFACTURER:  IMAGIC (Distributed by Texas Instruments)

  PRODUCT NUMBER:  PHM 3219

   RELEASED:  3Q/1983

.  PROGRAMMER:  SMITH/WESTERN GAMES

   ORIGINAL RETAIL PRICE:  $39.95
 
 

TOUCAN'S TRIVIA: This game is a port of the Atari 2600 Demon Attack, which was developed by Rob Fulop for Imagic. According to former TI employee Bill Barneia, the TI version of Demon Attack was changed to Super Demon Attack for marketing reasons. The thought was that if "Super" was added to the title, it would sound like a sequel (and therefore an improvement) to the original Atari 2600 version of the game. The idea to change the title must have been a late addition, since the Game Selection screen on the TI still says Demon Attack, as does the game's title screen. Also, a manual for Demon Attack (without "Super" in the title) can be found in a 1983 game catalog put out by TI, and in the Spring 1984 Triton catalog. This begs the question if any cartridges/manuals made it out the door with the name Demon Attack on them. But Classic Gamers rest assured, this title is indeed a port of the famous Demon Attack since I know there was some speculation on if this was a port of the original or an actual sequel.

TOUCAN'S TRIVIA: The original version of Super Demon Attack for the TI actually used voice, which was later taken out for unknown reasons. I am lucky enough to have a beta version of the game, and a voice with an English accent makes comments on your shooting as you play. It's really a shame it was taken out.

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

  Demon Attack Manual

  1984 Triton Demon Attack (Catalog)  

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