Buzzard Bait

About

Buzzard Bait is a side-scrolling shooter where players take control of a character flinging opponents from a seesaw-like platform. The gameplay revolves around timing jumps and attacks to knock rivals offscreen while avoiding their counterattacks. Set in a simple two-dimensional arena, the game emphasizes quick reflexes and spatial awareness over complex strategies. Each round escalates tension as both sides try to outmaneuver each other before the screen fills with debris or hazards. Despite its short release window in late 1983, the game’s straightforward design and fast-paced action made it a niche favorite among early PC and Apple II arcade enthusiasts. Its mechanics closely mirror Joust-style physics but add subtle tweaks that highlight the limitations and strengths of 8-bit hardware. While not widely remembered today, it remains a curious relic of early 1980s gaming experimentation.