Atari 2600
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.
- Release date
- September 11, 1977
- Developer
- Atari
- Publisher
- Atari
- Players
- 1-2
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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.
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- Atari
- Publisher
- Atari
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