Genre: Action (side-scrolling shooter)
Publisher: Atarisoft
Year: 1983
System: Apple II
Description:
In this faithful Apple II adaptation of the arcade classic, you pilot a lunar rover across a hazardous moon surface. Your mission: jump over craters and rocks, shoot alien saucers above and bombs ahead, and reach successive checkpoints under tight par times. The game features parallax scrolling, multiple enemy types—including UFOs, landmines, tanks, missile-turrets, and chasing rocket cars—and two distinct courses: Beginner and Champion. While the Apple II version lacks the arcade’s signature soundtrack and rich background detail, its fast-paced gameplay and rising difficulty retain the essence of the original. Keyboard controls are available, but joystick is highly recommended
