Astrosmash

Astrosmash is a space-themed game in which you control a laser cannon to destroy falling meteors, bombs and other targets. The cannon moves left and right along a flat plane as you aim at objects moving at different speeds; their speed range increases as the game progresses.

Targets and weapons

Targets include large and small meteors, spinning bombs, guided missiles and, at higher levels, a UFO that crosses the screen. You can fire single shots or switch to automatic fire, which shoots multiple times per second. The hyperspace option moves your cannon to a random location, which may or may not be safer than where you started.

Levels and modes

The game has 10 levels, each with different objects, a distinct background and background music synchronized with the gameplay. You can play alone or choose co-op or versus modes, locally or online, with up to four players. Multiplayer supports cross-platform play.

Original version

The game also includes the original 1981 Intellivision version of Astrosmash, designed by John Sohl. In both versions, low hills and stars appear in the background.