Asteroids

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Asteroids
Title screen
Title screen
Creator Vlek
Genre Shooter
Player Count One

Description

Shoot as many asteroids as possible while avoiding being destroyed by them.

Rules

  • Shoot asteroids! Shooting a large one will split into two medium-sized ones, shooting a medium asteroid will split into two small ones, then shooting a small asteroid will destroy it.
  • Being hit by an asteroid will cost the player a ship and the game will end when there are no more ships left in reserve.
  • An extra ship is awarded at 5000 points.
  • Along with turning, the player can also thrust their ship around the screen to avoid asteroids.

Controls

  • Use any key (Z, X and arrow keys) to start a game.
  • Use the left/right arrow keys to turn ship and the up arrow key to thrust.
  • Use the Z button to shoot.
  • Use the Escape or Enter keys to pause the game.