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Frenzy is a 1982 arcade game by Stern Electronics, now playable on MAME 0.243. It arrived in arcades during a period when maze games were common, but it stood apart with its defensive, almost puzzle-like approach to action. The game serves as the sequel to Berzerk, building on that foundation with new enemy types and more complex level layouts.

You control a small humanoid character trapped in a maze of electrified walls, pursued by hostile robots. Your main objective is to survive each screen by either destroying all robots or finding the exit, all while avoiding contact with enemies or walls. Signature mechanics include ricocheting laser shots that can be used strategically to hit robots from safe angles, and the introduction of Evil Otto, an indestructible smiley face that appears if you linger too long, forcing constant movement. The pacing is relentless; hesitation means death, and the difficulty escalates quickly as new enemy behaviors are introduced. It feels like a tense game of spatial awareness and quick decision-making under pressure.