Space Battle (1979 video game)

Space Battle
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublishersMattel Electronics, M Network
PlatformsIntellivision, Atari 2600
Release1979 (Intellivision)
1982 (Atari 2600)
GenresShoot 'em up, strategy
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Space Battle is a 1979 video game developed by Mattel Electronics for the Intellivision console. It was released for the Atari 2600 under the title Space Attack in 1982.[1] The game supports both single player and two-player modes.[2] An updated version of the game inspired by Battlestar Galactica was released in 2020.[3]

Overview

The game is a space shoot 'em up strategy game,[4] in which players defend their mothership from an attacking alien fleet. Players switch between Rader Mode, in which they view hostile alien fleets and dispatch squadrons to attack them, and Battle Mode, in which they fight the alien ships.[1] The game was originally developed by Mattel Electronics for the Intellivision console. M Network released a new version of the game for Atari 2600 in 1982.[1]

Reception

The game received mixed reviews, with praise for its controls and depth[5] and criticism directed at its uninteresting graphics and repetitive gameplay.[6] Tilt gave the game a positive review, praising its graphics and gameplay.[7] TV Gamer wrote that it was "an ideal game for all new gamers who like a bit of strategy. However old gamers may find it a bit boring alter a while."[4] Joystik scored the game 8 out of 10 for gameplay, graphics and longevity.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Space Attack/Super Challenge Baseball". Electronic Fun with Computers and Games Vol. 1, #2. December 1982. pp. 65–66.
  2. ^ a b "Space Battle". Joystik. December 1982. p. 63.
  3. ^ "Intellivision Reviews B". Videogame Critic. March 19, 2007.
  4. ^ a b "Space Battle". TV Gamer. 1984. p. 38.
  5. ^ Nobles, Ethan C. (April 5, 2006). "Space Attack: An overlooked gem from M-Network". Atari Times. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
  6. ^ Sutyak, Jonathan (November 16, 2014). "Space Battle". AllGame. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014.
  7. ^ "Cartouches, Cassettes, & Disquettes". Tilt #8. November 1983. pp. 104–105.
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