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Blasteroids

Image WorksCommodore 64
Release Date
August 1, 1987
Developer
Atari
Publisher
Image Works
Genre
Shooter
Players
2

The player controls a spaceship viewed from "above" in a 2D representation of space, by rotating the ship, and using thrust to give the ship momentum. To slow down or completely stop moving, the player has to rotate the ship to face the direction it came from, and generate the right amount of thrust to nulli...

Overview

In Blasteroids, The player controls a spaceship viewed from "above" in a 2D representation of space, by rotating the ship, and using thrust to give the ship momentum. To slow down or completely stop moving, the player has to rotate the ship to face the direction it came from, and generate the right amount of thrust to nullify its momentum. The ship has a limited amount of fuel to generate thrust with. This fuel comes in the form of "Energy" that is also used for the ship's Shields which protect it against collisions and enemy fir...

Release Information

Release Date
August 1, 1987
Developer
Atari
Publisher
Image Works
Genre
Shooter
Players
2

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