Asteroids

About

Asteroids is a 3D arcade game that revamps the classic Atari formula with added mechanics and visuals. Players pilot ships through asteroid fields, shooting space rocks while dodging enemies and using power-ups like mines and homing missiles. Choose from three ships with distinct traits and tackle five zones of 15 levels each. Progress through skill levels to unlock a fourth ship, and compete in two-player mode by racking up higher scores. Hyperspace jumps, shields, and flip maneuvers keep the action tight and fast. The game stands out for its varied asteroid types and enemy designs. Expect exploding mined rocks, regenerating crystals, and alien eggs that spawn worms alongside standard threats. Boss-like saucers and oddities like fuel transports add chaos. While 78% of Metacritic users call it a solid update, critics note it leans heavier on nostalgia than innovation. A hidden classic mode appears after shooting a specific asteroid in level 15, letting players revisit the original 2D feel. Simple controls and escalating difficulty make it a quick pick-up, though the retro aesthetic might not wow modern sensibilities.

Storyline

You are an employee of the Astro-Mining Corporation. Your mission is to simply go to an assigned area of space and clear the area of asteroids and the occassional debris. The game consists of five zones, each with a different background and some with special features. Each zone has 15 levels. In addition to the standard asteroids, there are also mined asteroids that explode; indestructible asteroids that are, well, indestructible; fireball comets; crystal asteroids that regenerate; alien egg asteroids containing deadly baby space worms; and ancient energy asteroids that shoot back! And there's plenty of enemies in addition to the asteroids, such as Standard and Super Saucers, Asteroids Tugs, Fuel Transports, Hexes, Nuke Drivers, and Vulturoids.