Star Raiders (Atari 2600)

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Product Features

• A Classic Space Shooter
• Use with Joystick Controller and Video Touch Pad
• Catalog no. CX2660

Product Details

• ASIN: B000TUXXF0
• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 0.8 x 4 inches ; 5 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,638 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Product Description
DESTROY THE KRYLONS... AVENGE THE DOOMED PLANET! With Commander Champion and Li San O'Rourke in the Star Fighter, you're on the tail of the Krylon invaders. You've taken an oath to destroy the Krylons and avenge the Doomed Planet. Through interstellar space you hyperwarp faster than the speed of light, past uncharted stars and planets in an unexplored parallel universe. Watch out! You nearly collided wit an asteroid. Run into an asteroid at this speed, and POW! you're space dust. Good thing the Star Fighter's protective shields are on. Check the Krylons' position on your Galactic Map. Looks like they're heading for your starbase. Given half a chance they'll destroy it to keep you from recharging and repairing the Star Fighter. Their ships are fast, but you can hyperwarp anywhere n the galaxy in an instant... if your energy supply holds out. It's a duel to the death. Will you succeed in destroying the Krylons before they wipe out the starbase? Will the Star Fighter perish like the Doomed Planet? Or will you complete your mission and return a hero?

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars impressive computer-style space game, September 27, 2005

By	B. LAWS "Linux enthusiast" (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Graphics : Less than stellar (no pun intended), but they got the job done. (3 out of 5)

Sounds : Adequate, considering the basic audio capabilities of the 2600. (3 out of 5)

Control : Great. You MUST have the Video Touch Pad (or the Keyboard Controller or the Kid's Controller) plugged into the 2nd joystick port in order to play this game. You move your ship and fire with the joystick (it's plugged into controller port 1) and you access the ship's computer with the Video Touch Pad (if you have a Video Touch Pad but do not have the Star Raiders overlay, it can be downloaded from the internet and printed to its exact size so you can have your own overlay. (4 out of 5)

Gameplay : Awesome! (5 out of 5)

Overall : One of the best games for the Atari 2600! (4 out of 5)