Stratos

About

Stratos is a single-player shooter from 1982 that tasks you with aiming a crosshair to destroy waves of enemies. The game plays like a straightforward arcade challenge with fast action and simple controls. You maneuver onscreen to target moving objects while managing limited ammunition. The goal is to clear each stage quickly before the screen fills with threats. The Atari 8-bit and TRS-80 versions keep the graphics minimal but effective for the genre. This title stands out as an early example of the shoot-to-survive formula later popularized by 1980s arcade hits. Despite its age, it maintains a brisk pace that rewards quick reflexes. Community reviews on retro gaming sites average around 4/5 points, noting its addictive short sessions and lack of modern conveniences like save features. The retro pixel art and chiptune soundtrack add to its nostalgic appeal for players familiar with early home computer games.