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'''The Attack''' is a video game programmed by [[Tom Pettingill]] with music and play-balancing programmed by [[Kevin Kenney]]. <ref>{{cite web|title=Pixelated Arcade: The Attack|url=http://www.pixelatedarcade.com/games/the-attack}}</ref> It was produced by Milton Bradley, and distributed by Texas Instruments (TI). It was released in the first quarter of 1980 and retailed for $39.95. It is an [[:Category:Action|Action]] [[:category:Space|Space]] [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]] game that was distributed via [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]].
* A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
==Manual==
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'''The Attack''' is a video game programmed by [[Jim Pettingell]] with music and play-balancing programmed by [[Kevin Kenney]]. It was produced by Milton Bradley, and distributed by [[:Category:Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]. It was released in the [[:Category:1981 Software|first quarter of 1981]] and retailed for $39.95 (USD). It is an [[:Category:Action|Action]] [[:category:Space|Space]] [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]] game that was distributed via [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]].
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| image = TheAttackManualNew.jpg
| alt = The Attack Manual Cover
| caption = The Attack (Front Cover)<ref>{{cite web|title=TI99ers On-Line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing|url=http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#T}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref>
| publisher = [[Milton Bradley]] (Distributed by [[Texas Instruments|Texas Instruments (TI)]]
| part = PHM 3031
| programmer = [[Tom PettingillJim Pettingell]] & [[Kevin Kenney]]
| format = [[:Category:Solid State Software Command Module|Solid State Software<sup>TM</sup> Command Module]]
| released = [[:Category:1980 1981 Software|1980 1981 (1st quarterQuarter)]]
| genre = [[:Category:Action|Action]], [[:Category:Shooter|Shooter]], [[:Category:Space|Space]]
| price = $39.95(USD)
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==Gameplay==
[[File:TheAttackManualOld.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Old-style The Attack Manual Front Cover]]The player controls a spaceship with its weapons that he/she uses to blast apart "spores" that connect together to form dangerous aliens. Once formed, the aliens must be obliterated, else, they will destroy the player. Incubators, black boxes with countdown numbers on them, continually release new spores as the game progresses, or, in later levels, give birth to aliens.
==Advertising Blurbs==
===Back Cover of Manual===
With The Attack Command Module, you command a ship that is cruising the far limits of outer space. The region is infected by spores. Suddenly, an alien emerges. You, as commander, are the only one who can maneuver your shop to avoid the clutches of an alien and fire your missiles.
===Triton Catalog - Fall 1984===
You're the commander of a ship in a region of space infested by double-barrelled danger. Both "spores" and "aliens" must be destroyed. Simultaneously, you must maneuver to avoid the enemies and fire missiles to destroy them. (Joysticks recommended.)
==Fun Facts==
* The Attack was initially to be called Alien®As the original Creator, Designer, and Developer at Milton Bradley, after Jim Pettingell gave the 1979 movie of game the same name''Alien Attack''. ItInspired by the movies ''Alien'' (1979) and ''Barbarella's not entirely known why' (1968). When sold to TI, but they changed itto ''The Attack''s possible . <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref> * A prototype version of the game exists with different theme music and some variations in play. Jim Pettingell’s original game used monolithic colors, Black for the name was changed eggs with Red countdown numbers. All Red for the aliens. The double-shot from the nibs on the wings are a movie reference. When sold to TI, they updated it with multi-colors to avoid licensing fees or lawsuitdemonstrate the capability of the TI Home Computer. <ref>{{cite web|title=TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack|url=https://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html}}</ref> <gallery mode="packed">1980 the attack cartridge (prototype cartridge).png|1980 The Attack Prototype Cartridge1981 the attack cartridge (prototype black & blue).png|1981 The Attack Prototype Cartridge1981 the attackecartridge (black label).png|1981 The Attack Retail Cartridge1983 the attack cartridge (red label on beige).png|1983 The Attack Retail Cartridge</gallery> <!-- Manual --><div id="mp-lower" class="MainPageBG" style="margin-top:4px; border:1px solid #ddcef2; background:#f5fffa; overflow:auto;"><div id="mp-bottom"><h2 id="mp-tfp-h2" style="margin:0.5em; background:#cef2e0; font-family:inherit; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #afa3bf; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Manual<span style="font-size:85%; font-weight:normal;"></span></h2><div style="padding:0.6em">
===Introduction===
The report that outer space is being overrun by aliens has been verified. You, equipped with ten ships and your skill as a commander, are assigned to rid the cosmos of these menaces.
[[File:The Attack Options Screenshot.jpg|700px400px|thumb|center|The Attack Options Screenshot (1080p resolution)]]
[[File:The Attack Scoring Screenshot.jpg|700px400px|thumb|center|The Attack Scoring Screenshot (1080p resolution)]]
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Using the arrow keys or the remote controllers, maneuver your ship and begin firing on the spores and aliens. Plan your attack carefully and you'll be able to destroy a line of spores with repeated fire. When four spores cluster together forming a square, music alerts you that a large red alien has appeared. Skilled maneuvering will get you to the alien before it gets to your ship!
Each time you hit a spore, you get 50 points. A destroyed alien increases your score by 100 points, as shown here:
[[File:Shooting an Alien.jpg|400px|center|thumb|Screenshot of shooting an alien in The Attack]]
When you are in a stardate where aliens emerge from the incubators, mount your best attack. All hits are doubled! If your attack is extremely skillful and you score 500000 points, the score display rolls over and restarts at 000000. Be sure to add both scores together when calculating your total score.
At the beginning of Stardate 1, you command ten ships. Each time your ship is engulfed by an alien, your ship supply decreases by one. Your attack continues when a new ship appears. A stardate is completed when you have destroyed all the aliens and there are less than ten spores remaining. At this time, bonus points (determined by the level of difficulty and the stardate of the game) are added to your score for the remaining spores. Also, one ship is added to your supply. As the stardates increase, so must your ability to carry out a strategic attack. (''Note'': To start the current game over with the same level of difficulty, you can press '''SHIFT R''' (REDO) at any time during the game.)
When the aliens deplete your ship supply, the game is over. Your score appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. To play another game on the same level, press '''SHIFT R''' (REDO). To play again with a different level of difficulty, press '''SHIFT Z''' (BACK) to return to the selection list. Next game, see if you can increase your score, advance your skill level, spend more stardates in space, or do all three!
To deactivate all systems when you have completed your mission, press '''SHIFT Q''' (QUIT) to return to the master screen.
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==Downloads==
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1980 the attack cartridge (prototype cartridge).png|1980 The Attack Prototype Cartridge (Pink and White Label on Black Cartridge)
1981 the attack cartridge (prototype black & blue).png|1981 The Attack Prototype Cartridge (Black Label on Blue and Black Cartridge)
1981 the attackecartridge (black label).png|1981 The Attack Cartridge (Black Label on Black Cartridge)
1983 the attack cartridge (red label on beige).png|1983 The Attack Cartridge (Red Label on Beige Cartridge)
TheAttackManualOld.jpg|The Attack Manual Front Cover (Old-Style)
TheAttackManualNew.jpg|The Attack Manual Front Cover (New-Style)
File:TheAttackManualNew.jpg|The Attack Complete Manual (pdf format)|link=https://4apedia.com/manuals/The%20Attack%20Manual.pdf
1983 the attack cartridge (red label on beige).png|The Attack MAME/MESS ROM (rpk format)|link=http://4apedia.com/roms/Attack.rpk
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==References==
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==External Links==
* [http://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/25669/The-Attack Centre for Computing History: The Attack]
* [http://elisoftware.org/w/index.php/Attack,_The_(TI99%5C4A,_Cartridge)_Texas_Instruments_-_1981_USA,_Canada_Release Eli's Software Encyclopedia: The Attack]
* [https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ti99/952776-the-attack Game FAQs: The Attack]
* [https://www.giantbomb.com/the-attack/3030-22022 Giant Bomb: The Attack]
* [http://www.pixelatedarcade.com/games/the-attack Pixelated Arcade: The Attack]
* [http://www.ti99ers.org/timeline/cartbytitle.html#T TI-99ers On-line User Group: TI-99 Cartridge Listing]
* [http://www.videogamehouse.net/theattack.html TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack]
* [https://www.videogamehouse.net/prototypes/theattack TI-99/4A Video Game House: The Attack Prototype Cartridge]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Attack_(video_game) WikiPediaWikipedia: The Attack]
[[Category:1980 Software]]
[[Category:Action]]
[[Category:Milton Bradley]]
[[Category:Shooter]]
[[Category:Solid State Software Command Module]]
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