Astrosmash

Astrosmash

October 15, 1981·Single player
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Ratings

77
User Score
8 ratings
80
Critic Score
1 reviews
79
Total Score
9 combined

About

In Astrosmash you control a laser canon at the bottom of the screen; your goal is to earn as many points as possible by destroying the various incoming meteors, bombs, and other objects. Points are earned for destroying objects, while points are lost for letting them get past you. Meteors are the most common item you need to defend yourself against. They come in various sizes and colors, and some even split into two smaller meteors when shot. Mixed in with the meteors are white spinning bombs. While letting a meteor get past you will only lower your score, you have to shoot the spinners. If one gets past, you will lose a life. On the more difficult levels, ufo's and guided missiles will also appear occasionally and attempt to destroy your canon.

Storyline

The Intellivision game catalog features the exciting caption, "Spin. Blast. And drop into hyperspace to avoid a killer asteroid shower. Power on. Attack computer engaged. Fire a quick burst at the alien antagonists. Got 'em!" The actual package gives a more specific description: "You're in command of a battery of laser guns. You have unlimited ammo and a lot of targets! You can roll up big scores by hitting a spectactular barrage of falling rocks, bombs, guided missiles and attacking UFOs..."

Release Dates

PlatformDate
IntellivisionOct 15, 1981
Intellivision1982
IntellivisionNov 1983
Legacy Mobile DeviceJan 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)Mar 24, 2010
Xbox 360Mar 24, 2010

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Game Info

Developer
Mattel Electronics
Publisher
Sears, THQ Wireless, Microsoft Game Studios, Mattel Electronics, Digiplay
Release Date
October 15, 1981
Porting
Lavastorm, Krome Studios
Perspective
Side view

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Platforms

IntellivisionPC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox 360Legacy Mobile Device

Genres

ShooterArcade

Themes

ActionScience fiction

Game Modes

Single player

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