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Unworthy Revamp

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Right here goes... The graphics, although jazzed up a little, are still hardly pushing the PS to it's limits. Even a Megadrive could (and did - Star Control) do a much better effort. Secondly, there are 60 levels in the game, most of which can be cleared of asteroids in seconds, and the background changes after each 15 levels. Again, hardly pushing the machine there really considering that the 4 background images are very uninspired. I cleared the game on my first play! At least the origional game went on into infinity (I presume.) Lastly, although the new weopans are pretty cool, they don't appear randomly - ie: on the first ten levels you get mines, next ten levels you get homing missiles, next ten you get smart bombs etc. This aspect takes a lot of the fun out of happening upon something interesting early on.

Oh, and the two player mode is as fun as a bout of ... in a space suit. Co-operative play only!! There isn't even a mode where you can fight your mates...

I know it's cheap, but it's a 'three-games-and-it's-gathering-dust' title I'm afraid. Why doesn't someone release Star Control for the PS?? Now that was great fun.

Not bad....but

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: December 27, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Good graphics and all, and I really was a fan of the original back in high school, but honestly ...it kind of gets old after a while. You can play the original, but I soon wondered why I like it (because it was something new in the 80's). If you're a fan of asteroids, you'll like it, if not, save your money.

An arcade classic gets a makeover

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

At the end of the nineties, a new fad in the video game industry started - remaking arcade classics for modern audiences. Though this idea seemed odd, it had some pretty good results. One of the first games to get a makeover was the classic Asteroids. How does this new version of the game measure up? Read on and you shall find out!

PROS:
-Obviously, the graphics have been given a total makeover - and all for the better.
-Unlike the original arcade game, you have your choice of three different ships in this game! Each ship has different stats.
-There is a fourth, hidden ship.
-Hidden somewhere in the game is the original Asteroids arcade game!
-You can get power-ups for your craft. These serve a variety of different functions, making this game very entertaining.
-There are a variety of locales. You start out in deep space, but will find yourself in other interesting places, like at the entrance to a black hole, and on a huge asteroid!
-Asteroids aren't the only targets this time around. There are aliens, satellite pieces, and all kinds of new obstacles.
-The game, though it has several improvements, maintains the original's simplistic control scheme.

CONS:
-Even though this is a good makeover, this kind of game is severely dated.
-You won't like this game if you didn't like the original version.
-This game IS NOT for everybody. If the game gives you a bad first impression, you probably won't be willing to give it a chance.
-There is not enough variety. The game is basically the same turn, teleport, boost, and shoot formula the original used.

OVERALL:
If you liked the original version of Asteroids, there's a good chance you'll enjoy this update of the classic. If you didn't like the original, you're not going to like this. Ultimately we have a pretty good game here, but it's not for everyone.

Another classic, well made

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: December 21, 1999
Author: Amazon User

This game is wonderfully remastered with 3d rocks and sound effects that will have you mind spinning. A nice improvement with 2000 technology. You get plenty of different rockets to blast at the rocks, ships etc. The graphics are excellent.

HOURS OF FUN

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 14, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I REALLY ENJOYED ONCE AGAIN BEING BROUGHT TO MY TEEN YEARS AND ONCE AGAIN PLAYING THE UPDATED ASTEROIDS I THINK YOU WILL ENJOY THIS UPDATE PLUS IT ALSO HAS THE ORIGINAL VERSION I GREW UP ON IT MOVE ALONG VERY WELL AND DELIVERS HOURS OF FUN GET THE CHEAT CODE FROM THE WEB AND HAVE A BLAST IF I CAN SAY SO MYSELF THE GAME IS SIMPLE BUT A BUNCH OF FUN CHIPPIE

Fun for all people!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Asteroids has great graffics and 3 ships to choose from. Now there is many new kinds of asteroids. ( Like crystal asteroids, alien astoriods, or ancient energy asteroids. There is also other cool stuff like space debris and comets. ) You can also get power-ups that recharge your shields, power-up your laser, let you set mines, and 13 other things. You can play with 2 people. The only thing a hate is that when you save your game it saves the zone not the level. ( There are 5 zones with at least 10 levels each. ) If you are wanting to play the classic asteriods all you have to do is find an object from that game and fire at it. This will unlock it.

Yep, I'm still an Asteroids addict!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: January 11, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I was a master of the original Asteroids. And I found this Playstation version very challenging. I've finally mastered the Expert level, and I'm intimidated about trying the Hardcore level. Excellent graphics, sound, and options. If you were a fellow-addict, you will LOVE this game. If you never played Asteroids--this game is for those people who love to shoot-em-up and rack up the points. Best played with Dual shock controllers. ENJOY!

play station asteroids

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: January 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

DEAR SIRS,
THE GAME IS REALLY GREAT, JUST LIKE IT USE TO BE YEARS AGO BUT EVEN BETTER ON PS2.

LEE

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