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Atari 2600

Jawbreaker

1981 1-2 Players 78% Not Rated

Jawbreaker is a video game programmed by John Harris and released in 1981 for the Atari 400/800 by On-line Systems.[1] Originally intended to be a fairly straight Pac-Man clone, Jawbreaker emerged as a relatively inventive version with unique gameplay. It was widely lauded by reviewers, and became a major seller for Sierra Online. The story of its creation forms a portion of Steven Levy's book, Hackers.

Release date
December 31, 1981
Developer
Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Publisher
Tigervision
Players
1-2

About this game

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker is a video game programmed by John Harris and released in 1981 for the Atari 400/800 by On-line Systems.[1]

Originally intended to be a fairly straight Pac-Man clone, Jawbreaker emerged as a relatively inventive version with unique gameplay. It was widely lauded by reviewers, and became a major seller for Sierra Online. The story of its creation forms a portion of Steven Levy's book, Hackers.

Genres

Action

Modes

Multiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Sierra On-Line, Inc.
Publisher
Tigervision

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1981 · Not Rated

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