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Astro Chase

1982 62 / 100 Arcade Shooter

Astro Chase is a multidirectional shooter written by Fernando Herrera for Atari 8-bit computers. It was published by First Star Software in 1982 as the company's first game. Parker Brothers licensed it, releasing cartridge versions for the Atari 8-bit family and Atari 5200 console in 1983 and a Commodore 64 version in 1984. Exidy licensed it for arcade use with its Max-A-Flex cabinet.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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Everything about Astro Chase: story and gameplay

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Story & context

As pilot of a spaceship, your job is to save the planet Earth! Eight mega mines are slowly homing in, and you need to destroy them all before they reach Earth. Trying to stop you are a variety of flying saucers which will constantly be chasing you around the planet. Your ship is equipped with lasers which can be used to destroy enemy saucers and the mega mines. Located throughout the space around Earth are eight shield depots; if you fly through one of these, you will temporarily become invincible. Your spaceship also has a limited energy supply; if you get too low on energy, it can be resupplied at one of the generators located in the four corners of the play area. When all of the mega mines have been destroyed, you will move on to the next, faster chase!

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Astro Chase: release, platforms, and facts

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
First Star Software
Publisher
Exidy, First Star Software
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes
Action, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Arcade 1984
  • Atari 8-bit Dec 07, 1982
  • Commodore C64/128/MAX 1984
  • Atari 2600 1983

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