Scrambler: Retro Arcade Game

Chrawfish Interactive

Contains ads

About this game

Push your skills to the edge with this free retro arcade game Scrambler. Great game-play that’s typical of old games. A side scrolling shooter game where you navigate your ship through 6 different stages packed with menacing enemies, on the way to destroy the final Enemy Base.

KEY FEATURES
- Classic arcade coin-op experience; graphics, sounds, gameplay – everything is there!
- Two touchscreen player control methods, plus Bluetooth Gamepad Controller support
- Google Play Games: Global Leaderboards & 24 Achievements
- 100% playable without in-app purchases!
- Play offline: no WiFi / no internet required
- Save your game: For on-the-go gaming – continue whenever you want to

Tip: Download to a large tablet and sit back with a Bluetooth wireless gamepad!

GAME INFO
Pause/Quit:
Use your device’s Back Button
Hi-Scores/Leaderboards: Two types:
1: Local to your device: Seen in attract/demo mode
2: Global: Google Play Games: Sign-in/view from pre-game options
Novice Mode (Easier):
Auto set ON at install, & auto turns OFF forever when you’re familiar with the controls
Difficulty “Normal: Android Mode”:
Terrain Avoidance System helps to stop you crashing into the ground
Easier Stage 5 (Maze) map
No losing lives on the final End Base stage
Difficulty “Brutal: GamePad a must!”:
None of the above!
Tip: Use a Bluetooth Controller GamePad!

PLAYER CONTROL TIPS
Tip 1: Learn to quickly lift your left thumb & then touch again to “reset” the distance between your thumb & ship. E.g. push your ship forward then lift + retouch behind & above to fly near the ground, etc.
Tip 2: You can very quickly fire both your Lasers + Bombs by sliding your right thumb up & down over the buttons. You don’t need to lift your thumb (& both buttons are auto-fire).

PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
Note: Since Scrambler is free to play, it is supported by (optional) Video Ads, & helped by Analytics.
Read/modify/delete contents of SD card / USB storage:
Your SD card is only used for Video ads, which are cached to avoid delays/stuttering with playback. Scrambler does NOT access any other data.
View network connections / Full network access:
Video Ads & Analytics need access to the internet to function.

- Send bugs or suggestions to [e-mail]

- You are allowed (and encouraged!) to put footage of Scrambler on YouTube or any other website

***This game is an unofficial clone of an old original game and is not endorsed by the registered trademark and copyright owners.

Ratings and reviews

I was born in January of '69 so I grew up playing games from day 1. When Scrambler came out in the arcade, I remember thinking it was the greatest thing I'd seen! These guys have done a great job of re-creating this game down to the pixel. I gave it 4⭐'s ONLY cuz the controls suck! However, it's not their fault. Touchscreen controls just dont do well in this type of game. I bought a Nintendo Switch B.T. controller and it paired easily with my Galaxy 8+ & my notepad. HUGE difference! Love it!👍🤙

Despite have a lot of issues, i think this game has a lot of potential. Things i feel should be looked at first are improving the confusing menu and making bombs easier to drop on structures. A tutorial would also be nice, but it is not essential. The controls, however, are in my opinion good enough as they are (although in my opinion moving the ship should get some buttons or a single joystick-type button). These ideas are only my opinion, so only use them if they sound good to you.

As a player of the original game as a teen, the game is very close. The only problem is the interface. There should be a joystick. Without one, evasive maneuvering problematic. In addition, the fire/bomb buttons should be next to one another, they are misplaced. Maybe the next version will provide these or a similar remedy. Update: In response to the developer's reply, yes the buttons should be placed horizontally. Also, I will try the on-screen joystick as requested...