Asteroids

Instructions

Wait for the applet and sounds to load, then click on the applet area and press the 'S' key to start.

Shoot the asteroids while avoiding collisions with them. Occasionally a flying saucer will appear and attempt to shoot you down with guided missles. Destroy it or the missles for more points.

You begin with three ships, a bonus ship is awarded for every 5000 points scored.

Keyboard Controls

Key

S
Cursor Left
Cursor Up
Spacebar
M

P
Cursor Right
Cursor Down
H
D


Description

Start Game
Rotate Left
Fire Thrusters
Fire Cannon
Toggle Sound

Pause Game
Rotate Right
Fire Retro Thrusters
Hyperspace
Toggle Graphics Detail

Scoring

Object

Large Asteroid
Small Asteroid
UFO
Missile


Points

25
50
250
500