Scrambler: Classic Retro Arcade Game
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 [email protected]
- 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.
Category : Arcade
Reviews (26)
Excellent rendition of an old classic arcade game Virtual joystick works far better than touch controls, and, only major issue is when you recieve extra lives, the message appears directly under your ship, which obscures your view of enemy missiles, so should probably be moved to the bottom of the screen, or be made more transparent, to see through it Keep up the good work
This is so awesome! However, I seem to be having trouble connecting my bluetooth controllers. I have an 8 Bitty and an iControlPad. My iControlPad is showing in BT settings that it's "connected", but when I select "map BT gamepad" I get an error message "Either BT is not turned on or GamePad not connected". 4 Stars just for this existing. lol. I'll give an extra star if I can get this blasted BT controller to work. :)
The controls to distance the ship from crashing is hard to do. I prefer up and down arrows buttons on the left screen. Much more difficult to control the ship using touch screen. Really messes with the sensitivity on the screen.
Tons of fun! Having some issues with my thumb getting in the way a bit, but aside from that no complaints whatsoever. Love the retro feel!! Keep up the great work and I look forward to updates and more games!
Great game, such ashame it stop working with my Bluetooth gamepad after reinstalling on my new Samsung a32, my gamepad is connecting to the phone but not the game. 1 word, gutted. Any advice welcome.
Great job by the developer to capture the fun and exciting gameplay experience of one of the best 80's coin op arcade games. Definitely going to get a game controller to try the insane mode! 5 stars is an understatement!!
This was my favourite arcade game. "Remember the good ol' 1980s, when things were so uncomplicated", to quote a great ELO space themed song. The album it's from reminds me of Bladerunner.
Wow what a terrific game. Even though I never really played this on an arcade machine I really enjoy it. The game play the colors the levels the action I must it download for everyone will be back with further review after I play the game a little bit more thanks for this great game
Best mobile old classic ever!!! playability brings back some childhood memories..and captures a realistic experience, for those privileged few that have played this game back in the day please download .well done!🙂
Lot of fune. Great retro game like the game I played years ago in the arcade. Works great with my Razer Kishi controller too. That's a huge plus.
I love how it feels like a real arcade with credits as coins It's very hard like the original but I dont remember a color palette like this one but that's not a problem when you just want to see something retro
Control for movement lacking in sensitivity. Result in obscuring sprites with my thumb. Would be better with a virtual D pad out of gameplay area.
Revised: Found the 'remove ads' button TY! 😊 ... I see a permission for IAP but see no way to remove ads. bummer. would've been perfect w no ads. Still, gorgeous graphics from yesteryear! 🚀
Virtual controller need a lot improvement too sensitive and inaccurate, rating is still 2 stars sorry, I have played this game in my childhood so trust me I know what I am talking about, it is impossible finish maze level coz this inaccurate controls
couldn't belive my eyes when I saw this..to be honest,i didn't think it would touch on the original arcade version..I was wrong,absolutely spot on,linked the game pad straight away and went back 30 years..wicked..still smiling
Great game, I use to lay out of a class in HS to play this at nearby laundry mat, lol. This android version is perfect. I couldnt figure out how to start this, Thank You for quick reply .... developer answered my question in a hour on a Sunday, now thats impressive :)
Fun app. Retro look and feel. Takes practice to master but well worth the time. Developer responds and is very helpful.
Brings back fond memories of misspent youth and countless quarters lost at the arcade in this retclone of an old classic. Great job!
Love this game... I use to play this as a child... I've been looking for it for years and I finally found it!!! My only complaint is that the control could be a little better... Other than that, I give it 5 Stars.
Best retro arcade game on the Play Store hands down. Extremely true to the original classic. Well done to the developers.
This game takes me back to childhood on my Atari 65XLE with the casstte deck to load games 😂🤣 It was called 'Airstrike' back then.This is very close to the original. love it!!!
omfg you guys just made me 13 again !!! this is unreal just like my Atari back in the day. THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT JOB 😲👍I only played twice but had to come back & leave a comment. I'm still in shock.
It's very grate this should be 5 stars I Grew up playing all games and on arcade This is grate this is childhood memory's I'm proud that this still exist 😊
THEY HELD MY GAME HOSTAGE!! IT WAS A FUN RIDE WHILE IT LASTED!! ESPECIALLY SINCE I PLAYED THESE AS A KID!! I EVEN ENJOYED THE SOUND OF A QUARTER GOING DOWN THEIR SLOT,UNTIL I HIT THE WALL!! NOW IT'S NO MORE FREE QUARTER PLINK!! BUT FLASHING LIGHTS DEMANDING I BUY CREDITS TO PLAY!! I REFUSE TO BE EXTORTED IN MY OWN HOME!!😢👿💩💩💩💩
This is underrated as an arcade game. It has the charm, it has everything- it should be popular and discussed.
This is a pretty decent retro game. However I would much appreciate a pay once no more ad version. it doesn't matter to me about free it matters to me about the security and lack of Internet requirements to play such games. Retro games were not attached to the internet nor should retro games on new modern hardware be attached there either. I'd like to see you get paid, but until such time as I can pay one price and remove ads I will continue to block ads in this application.