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Atari 2600

Star Ship

1977 1-2 Players 53%

The game was the first space-related game developed for the Atari VCS. The player(s) used the joystick controller to achieve one of the following objectives: Destroying as many spacecrafts and robots as possible within a time limit, all while dodging asteroids. Alternating between avoiding enemy fire from spacecraft and firing at the opponent-controlled craft (human or computer). Avoiding asteroids and other varied space objects to cover the greatest distance possible. Landing the space module on a lunar landing pad. The moon can either be stationary or be computer- or human opponent-controlled.

Release date
September 11, 1977
Developer
Atari
Publisher
Atari
Players
1-2

About this game

Star Ship

The game was the first space-related game developed for the Atari VCS. The player(s) used the joystick controller to achieve one of the following objectives:

Destroying as many spacecrafts and robots as possible within a time limit, all while dodging asteroids.
Alternating between avoiding enemy fire from spacecraft and firing at the opponent-controlled craft (human or computer).
Avoiding asteroids and other varied space objects to cover the greatest distance possible.
Landing the space module on a lunar landing pad. The moon can either be stationary or be computer- or human opponent-controlled.

Genres

ActionShooter

Modes

Multiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Atari
Publisher
Atari

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideSeptember 11, 1977

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