• 2 game types



• 5 zones



• New power-ups and increased fire power



• 2 player mode

The biggest arcade hit in history hits again on Game Boy! The arcade classic is back to rock the new millennium with more addictive gameplay than ever beforePrepare yourself for the ultimate intergalactic blastfestWith Dual Compatibility, you can blast away level after level of Asteroids in color with Game Boy Color or in black-and-while on the original Game Boy systemTake on hyperspace worlds, from brutal suns to a deadly black holeEquip with one of three asteroid ships and find weapons that can be collected in each level, from ramming shields to homing missilesAnd take on a friend in fast-paced multiplayer actionIncluded modes are pass-and-play and two-player simultaneous Game Ling play (only available on GBC.) You can even find the original version hidden in the game!

Asteroids, like other classic games from the original video arcade era, is still fondly remembered by retro gamers--and for good reasonThis game reminds many gamers of an age when gameplay was more important than graphics

The first few levels play just like the original Asteroids gameYour ship starts in the middle of the screen, spins, and blasts asteroidsYou can thrust about and pick up some nifty power-ups, but the game doesn't really heat up until later stagesFor example, the second stage introduces dangerous black holes that you must avoid Strangely enough, the final levels play somewhat like another classic game, Missile Command.

There are lots of hidden goodies in this game, from new ships to an embedded version of the original wire-frame Asteroids Fortunately, this version offers more than a simple facelift to the aging arcade gameAsteroidsis simple enough to pick up and play for a few minutes, yet addictive enough to keep you occupied for hoursRetro arcade fans should put this one on their shortlist --TByrl Baker

Pros:

• Good color support
• Addictive gameplay
• Hidden extras

• Very unforgiving collision detection

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