Blue Moon

About

A side-scrolling space shooter where you pilot a craft through waves of alien enemies. Blue Moon tasks you with dodging projectiles while shooting waves of ships and bosses. Simple controls let you focus on reflexes and timing as you navigate tight corridors and avoid explosive hazards. The game's fast pace and increasing difficulty make each run a test of skill. Though dated by today's standards, Blue Moon earned a cult following for its aggressive difficulty and tight mechanics. Retro players praise its addictive loop of failure and retry, with some calling it one of the Commodore 64's more challenging shooters. Its 1983 release placed it in the early wave of home computer arcade ports, and while visuals are basic, the relentless action holds up for fans of old-school challenge.