Atari Asteroids

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Atari Asteroids is one of the most popular retro themed arcade shooters. Ever since it was created, this game has become a cult hit due to its uniqueness, great features and incredible style. It truly pushes the boundaries when it comes to offering you a unique way to battle enemies in space. It’s very creative and fun, and it pushes the limits in a very empowering manner.

Gameplay

The way you play Atari Asteroids is very easy to understand. The idea is that you are moving the space ship via rotating, and you can also thrust. Once you nail the movement aspect, you will need to shoot and eliminate the saucers, but also all the asteroids that are coming your way. This game can be tricky because asteroids break into smaller pieces, so you are still in danger. Every asteroid will give you points, and the idea is to get as many points as you can.

Graphics and Visuals

Atari Asteroids comes with a very simple visual style and graphics. However, it has a lot of immersion and you will find yourself very happy with the quality and unique perspective.

Sound and Music

Like its graphics, Atari Asteroids has simplistic sounds and music. Yet they get the job done, since you really get to feel that you are in space and you are exploring all kinds of locations, while also trying to destroy all the asteroids that are coming your way.

Difficulty and Replayability

Atari Asteroids is a difficult game, it starts slow at first, but the difficulty does ramp up. The great thing is that since the game always generates the world where you are in, you have exceptional replay value. And that’s the reason why you have to give it a try for yourself.

Help, Tips and Tricks

  • Try to avoid all asteroids and shoot them as soon as they appear
  • Remember that asteroid parts can still hit you, so avoid them
  • You can upgrade your ship, so do that in order to focus on survival

Positives

  • Every game world is generated, so you never play the same world
  • You can explore at your own pace, even if there is a lot of danger
  • There’s a lot of variety and you can get the best score you can

Negatives

  • Controls can take a while to understand, so keep that in mind

Our Final Thoughts After Hours of Gameplay and Testing

As a whole, Atari Asteroids is a great game. Yes, it can become difficult as you play, but it still offers a lot of enjoyment and fun. If you like creative, unique and engaging games, then this is a no-brainer and something you do not want to miss.