Star Castle
This PC version remains true to the arcade classic, down to the primitive-but-cool-looking vector graphics. Your ship flies around a larger ship surrounded by three rotating rings, with the center ring rotating in the opposite direction of the inner and outer rings. Each ring is composed of multiple segments, which must be shot twice to destroy. Wipe out an entire ring, and a new one will grow in its place. You can shoot small sparks that jump from ring to ring and to the air to pursue you. When a gap in all three rings lines up between you and the central ship, it emits a large, electric-sounding fireball that must be avoided. Sneak a shot into such a gap and hit the center ship to destroy it, earning an extra life and a new castle to chip away at. The game looks great, plays smoothly, and is challenging enough to keep arcade experts hooked. In short, Star Castle is an almost flawless remake of the addictive blockbuster that is a must-play for all arcade fans. Two thumbs up, way up!
Average Rating: | 8.5 [10 votes] |
Genre: | Action |
Designer: | Mark Sachs |
Developer: | Freeware |
Publisher: | Freeware |
Year: | 2002 |
Software Copyright: | Mark Sachs |
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Related Links: | Official site |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | Windows XP |
If you like this game, try: | Defender, Thrust, Space Harrier |
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