Orthogon - Vectrex
A downloadable game
ORTHOGON — Four-Sided Pong for Vectrex
One joystick axis. Two perpendicular paddles. You can't protect both sides.
A diamond deflector at the center constantly shifts which side is threatened.
The game is born from continuous impossible choices.
HOW TO PLAY
- Move the joystick X axis to control both paddles (one goes horizontal,
the other vertical in opposite direction)
- Predict where the ball arrives and choose which side to defend
- Hit the paddle edge for spin, center for straight bounce
- Ball accelerates after each hit. Game tightens over time.
- Play vs AI (3 difficulty levels: EASY, NORMAL, HARD) or 2-player local
TECHNICAL
Platform: Vectrex (1982)
ROM Size: 4.6 KB
Language: 6809 Assembly
Graphics: Vector monochrome
EMULATOR
Recommended: ParaJVE (https://www.parajve.com/)
Alternative: MAME (https://www.mamedev.org/)
Command: mame vectrex -cart orthogon.bin
DESIGN INFLUENCES
Pong (1972), Warlords (1980), Arkanoid
BY MATUSAGAMES & BBGAMES | September 2026
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $1.99 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
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Released 1.2 version
Bella idea, per nulla scontata. Gioco che ti "ingaggia" in pochi pong...