Astroball
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{{Short description|1992 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title = Astroball
|image = Astroball SAM Coupé.jpg
|caption =
|developer = Balor Knight
|publisher = Revelation
|designer =
|released = 1992
|genre = Platform
|modes = Single-player
|platforms = ZX Spectrum, SAM Coupé
|alt =
}}
Astroball is a platform game for the ZX Spectrum and SAM Coupé, written by Balor Knight and published by Revelation.
A sequel, Turbulence, set on a rotating sphere, was released for the Spectrum in 1993.
Gameplay
The player controls a bouncing ball and collects coins from each level before proceeding to a level's exit. Small spikes, named Deathstars, are to be avoided, as any collision results in a life being lost. The game also features "blinking" platforms, which can only be used for bouncing when visible, requiring careful timing from the player.
Various power-ups can be collected, including extra time, temporary invulnerability, and a slow motion mode. The main power-up item will cycle between the various power-ups available, and its sprite updates accordingly. Most levels require the player to determine the appropriate power-ups to be collected to progress through the level.
Reception
Your Sinclair gave Astroball a rating of 90, calling the game "sheer, unadulterated fun".{{cite magazine |author=|title=Astroball|magazine=Your Sinclair|location=United Kingdom|date=June 1992|page=19}}
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060924105519/http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/astroball.htm Review of the Spectrum version in Your Sinclair]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060924092703/http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/samastroball.htm Review of the SAM Coupé version in Your Sinclair]
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom
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