Space rocks are falling, your laser cannon is overheating, and your thumbs are about to file for worker’s comp. Welcome to Astroblast (1982), the Atari 2600 shooter that takes the simple “shoot stuff falling from the sky” formula and cranks it up until your nerves are fried. Originally an Intellivision title, this 2600 port still delivers non-stop asteroid-popping chaos.

You man the laser cannon at the bottom of the screen while meteors, bombs, and UFOs rain down like the galaxy’s worst weather forecast. The longer you survive, the faster and nastier it gets, until you’re basically playing interstellar dodgeball with death. It’s simple, it’s addictive, and it’s the kind of game that turns “just one more round” into an all-night grind.

Why Astroblast still slaps:

1. One of the rare cross-platform titles that hit both Intellivision and Atari 2600.
2. Fast, frantic gameplay that feels like Space Invaders’ unhinged cousin.
3. A perfect pick for high-score junkies chasing bragging rights.

If you’re looking to buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange, Astroblast is pure joystick crack for anyone who loves classic shooters. It’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s a shining reminder that sometimes the best games are just about blowing stuff up faster than it falls.