Asteroids

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• A fantastic remake of the 1979, quarter-slot original, this version is even more addictive, with nostalgic sound effects in 3-D worlds and cinematic cut scenes. It's chaos in space as you destroy asteroids with laser nets, shock waves, and even repulser shields.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00001NFVD
• Item Weight: 5 ounces
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: March 1, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,688 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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A fantastic remake of the 1979, quarter-slot original, this version is even more addictive, with nostalgic sound effects in 3-D worlds and cinematic cut scenes. It's chaos in space as you destroy asteroids with laser nets, shock waves, and even repulser shields.

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars could have been much better, February 4, 2001

By 

Steve White (Sacramento, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Asteroids (CD-ROM)

I was excited about the idea of reviving this old classic with some new technology, and for the most part the designers achieved their mission. However, they created two fatal errors that seriously hampered play. Firstly, the background scene with its space detail makes an excellent camouflage, obscuring the action. Secondly, there is no adjustability with the key board control settings. This would normally not be a concern except that the placement of the controls (as they are permanently set) does not flow at all on the key board. I guess what I really was hoping for was the original fun with modern improvement. Unfortunately the original fun of the game was lost due to to much tampering.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seems like old times! ! !, May 24, 2009

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smith carpentry "Quality tool freak!" (Portland, Or) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Asteroids (CD-ROM)

OK, getting used to the controllers(or lack of!) took some retrainforthemembrain! But the end results was locked up joints, strained eyes, stiff back!!! All that stuff that goes with video game addiction! In some capacity, I'm grateful that I missed most of the Video Madness Era! Otherwise I'd be disabled by now! Anyhow, criticize, slam, say whatever you want, but this is a damn good rendition of the original. Put aside the petty complaints, this game rocks! J