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Asteroids / Asteroids Deluxe

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Game Info

Publisher: Atari

Developer: Stainless Games

Genre(s): Shooter

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: November 28, 2007

Summary

[Xbox Live Arcade] Two of the all-time classic arcade games come to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe, a combo of intense action where players must save earth from a deadly bombardment of asteroids. The full historic game is available in its original form, along with a completely re-stylized version featuring evolved graphics. Released in 1979 by Atari, the simple black and white game was a masterpiece of vector graphics game design, and had millions of arcadegoers entranced by its simple mechanic of controlling a spaceship firing at and destroying asteroids. The sequel to the original, released in 1980, Asteroids Deluxe featured the same classic gameplay but added a new shield feature and dangerous satellite enemies. Play both the original and its sequel in all of its classic old-school style. But now, both games have evolved. Support is provided for both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, including HDTV. Full-screen anti-aliasing and Dolby Digital surround sound complete the gaming experience. Throttle Monkey mode: Both game versions come with a high-speed version known as Throttle Monkey. Can you survive? [Microsoft]

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Console Monster

The graphics in the updated versions do look rather good, but the game is just too frustrating to play for long periods of time.

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Team Xbox

A product of their dated environment for sure, but still two fine examples of video gaming when considered within context.

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Official Xbox Magazine

You can also play with the old graphics and relive that '80s charm. [Oct 2007, p.74]

Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

Not shat or shovel, Asteroids Deluxe is one of the very, very few early eighties games that still play well. [Feb 2008, p.94]

Games Radar (in-house)

They’ll likely stir some major nostalgia for a lot of older gamers out there that remember when arcade games were fixtures in bars and pool halls - back when the cabinets came complete with ashtrays and drink holders. But they haven’t stood the test of time as well as some other bona fide arcade classics.

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Eurogamer

It's simple, accessible and briefly entertaining.

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IGN

The Asteroids Deluxe package is another classic game that feels like its achievement points are worth more than the purchase itself.

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Official Xbox Magazine UK

Old, tired and uninspired. [Jan 2008, p.99]

X360 Magazine UK

[An] abomination. [Issue#29, p.117]

Video Game Talk

There are two huge flaws in the release of Asteroids for Xbox Live arcade; the fun factor and the price.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

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