Moon Mine

About

Moon Mine is a 1984 shooter for the TI-99 where you pilot a vehicle through a subterranean environment. You blast creatures in your path while gathering resources to keep your systems running. Overusing your laser risks overheating while failing to collect water means losing coolant. The balance between attacking and scavenging creates a tense rhythm that ties survival to resource management. What sets it apart is the ability to leave your craft and manually retrieve items. This hands-on approach adds a layer of exploration not often seen in early arcade-style shooters. The TI-99’s hardware keeps visuals simple but the core loop of combat and conservation holds up better than most expect from its era.