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Romset and title:
astrblst1 Astroblast (alt)
Software list:
a2600 Atari 2600 cartridges
Publisher:
Mattel Electronics
Year:
1982
Serial:
5666
Programmer:
Hal Finney
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Romset
First release:
Mess 0.142u4 released on may-25 2011
Last release:
Mame 0.279 released on jul-31 2025
Clone of:
astrblst Astroblast
Status
Software:
SUPPORTED
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  • Atari 2600 cart. published 43 years ago:

    Astroblast © 1982 M Network.

    Portage of Intellivsion's "Astrosmash [Model 3605]" game.

    Hit as many falling, fast-moving targets as you can. Move your laser base to avoid being hit yourself. Keep shooting as long as your bases last, and try for a great Peak Score!

    You start with 10 laser defense bases. Several things fall from the sky: rocks, spinning white bombs, smart guided missiles and - when your score goes over 20,000 - UFO bombs. If your active laser is hit OR a spinner lands, you lose that base. You get another base whenever your peak score goes up 1,000 points. As the score goes higher more targets appear - falling faster.

    TECHNICAL
    Model MT5666

    TRIVIA
    The Atari 2600 version of Intellivsion's 'Astrosmash'.

    There is a bug in the original release of this cartridge - when two controllers are plugged in and moved simultaneously, unpredictable graphic effects can occur, and the joysticks may stop operating until the game is reset. The bug was fixed in later productions of the game.

    TIPS AND TRICKS
    Whenever you have a choice between big and small rocks, shoot at the small ones.

    Don't shoot rocks very close to you - the explosion can blow up your base.

    Remember: if any spinners land, you lose a base. Shoot at them as soon as they appear.

    Don't try to run away from pulsars and UFOs.. Get directly underneath them fast - then shoot!

    STAFF
    Programmer: Hal Finney

    PORTS
    • OTHERS:
    [US] "Atari Flashback 5" (oct.1, 2014) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback 6" (sept.15,2015) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback 7" (oct.1,2016) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Ultimate Portable Game Player" (nov.2016) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback 8" (sept.22, 2017) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback 8 Gold Edition" (sept.22, 2017) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback 8 Gold Activision Edition" (sept.22, 2017) by AtGames
    [US] "Atari Flashback Portable Game Player" (sept.22, 2017) by AtGames

    CONTRIBUTE
    Edit this entry: https://www.arcade-history.com/?&page=detail&id=50219&o=2
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