Defend! | Classic retro game for the Commodore PET Computer (1981)

Defend! is a game written by Randall Lockwood and published by CodeWorks - Cursor for the Commodore PET. It is a text-based strategy game where players must defend a city from waves of attacking enemies. The game involves managing resources, deploying defenses, and making tactical decisions to survive as long as possible.

The gameplay is primarily command-driven, with players entering specific instructions to allocate resources, build defenses, and respond to enemy attacks. The game's simplicity and reliance on text input were typical of early computer games, especially those designed for systems like the Commodore PET, which had limited graphical capabilities.

CodeWorks - Cursor was known for producing educational and strategy games for the Commodore PET, and Defend! fits within this genre. While specific details about the game's release date or exact mechanics are scarce, it is recognized as part of the early wave of computer games that emphasized strategy and resource management over graphics or action.