Asteroids (Game Boy)

Learn About the Game Asteroids (Game Boy)

I remember the first time I played this take on the classic Asteroids. It squeezes that iconic triangular ship and endless field of cosmic rocks into a much smaller scope, yet somehow it just clicks. Rotating, thrusting, firing—everything feels just a bit slower, which makes you adjust your timing and watch every floating fragment more carefully. It’s oddly soothing, blasting big boulders only to watch them pop into smaller pieces that zip around unpredictably.

The controls are delightfully simple: one input rotates your craft, another propels you forward, and a third lets you fire at anything drifting nearby. If you get in over your head, there’s even a hyperspace option, though it might drop you into an even tighter spot if you’re not paying attention. Periodically, a UFO zips in from the edge, pelting you with laser blasts, so there’s always an extra layer of tension. Sparse bleeps and pixelated explosions nail that “less is more” feeling, delivering the core loop without any frills.

Despite its minimal look, it nails the addictive chase for high scores that made the original so memorable. You’ll find yourself muttering “just one more round” as you try to see how long you can stay alive. While it lacks flashy graphics or booming sound, it more than makes up for that with pure pick-up-and-play fun. Give it a few tries, and you’ll get hooked on the simple joy of floating through space and blasting rocks to bits.