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Space Race

Arcade

Release Date: July 16, 1973
Genres: Racing, Arcade
Themes: Science fiction
Game Type: Main game
Game Modes: Multiplayer
Player Perspective: Side view
IGDB Rating: 67.4/100

Overview

Space Race is the second arcade game created by Atari and was released in July, 1973. The two players each control a rocket ship; the object of the game is to make it from the bottom of the screen to the top, while avoiding obstacles such as asteroids. Score is kept electronically and the background consists of a simple starfield.