Berzerk is an iconic arcade-style shoot 'em up video game initially developed by Stern Electronics for the arcade and later adapted for the Atari 5200 console. Released in the early 1980s, it took players through a series of maze-like rooms filled with evil robots that the player must destroy or evade. The game's voice synthesis was a novel feature at the time, enhancing its futuristic appeal. Berzerk's simple but addicting gameplay, coupled with its increasing difficulty, made it a classic of the golden age of arcade games.