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Planet Patrol

Atari 2600
Release Date
December 31, 1982
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Game Type
Main game
Developers
Spectravision
Publishers
Spectravision
Game Modes
Single-player
Player Perspective
Bird view / isometric
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Overview

In Planet Patrol it is your misssion to destroy fuel depots of the enemy. You are flying from right to left while dodging oncoming missiles and shooting down enemy ships. In order to replenish your fuel you firstly have to fly into a black ship which will cause a landing strip to appear. After having succesfully landed a truck will refill your ship with fuel. After nightfall enemy ship are not discernable from the background anymore. In order to see them the player has to fire his weapons which makes the enemy ships briefly visible again in the ensuing muzzle flash.

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Releases and Editions

  • Atari 2600 | 1982-12-31

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