Quartz

About

Quartz is a top-down shooter where you steer a customizable character through waves of enemies. You can aim and fire in any of eight directions while dodging projectiles and power-ups. The game mixes fast movement with timing-based combat as you clear scrolling levels packed with hazards. Released in late 1989, it became a footnote on Amiga and Atari ST systems for its punchy arcade-style action. Players remember the tight controls and relentless difficulty, though the lack of online metrics makes modern comparisons tricky. A short but punchy outing for retro fans.