Blastar

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Blastar is a classic arcade-style space shooter game that was originally created by Elon Musk in 1984 when he was just 12 years old. The game was written in BASIC and published in a magazine called PC and Office Technology. It’s a simple yet engaging game that reflects the early days of video gaming, where players control a spaceship to destroy enemy ships and avoid obstacles. Gameplay Description: Objective: The player controls a spaceship that moves horizontally across the bottom of the screen. The goal is to shoot and destroy enemy ships and space stations while avoiding collisions with them or their projectiles. Controls: The game typically uses simple keyboard controls: Left and right arrows to move the spaceship. A button to shoot lasers or missiles at enemies. Enemies: Enemy ships and space stations move in patterns across the screen. Some enemies may shoot back, adding to the challenge. Obstacles: In addition to enemies, there may be obstacles like asteroids or barriers that the player must avoid. Scoring: Players earn points for destroying enemies and surviving as long as possible. The game often gets progressively harder as the player advances, with more enemies and faster movement. Lives: The player usually starts with a limited number of lives. Losing all lives results in a game over. Retro Aesthetic: The game features pixelated graphics and simple sound effects, typical of early 1980s arcade games.

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