Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:video_game
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| gptkbp:designer |
gptkb:Ed_Logg
gptkb:Lyle_Rains |
| gptkbp:developer |
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:genre |
Multidirectional shooter
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Asteroids
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Geometry_Wars
gptkb:Gravitar gptkb:Asteroids_Deluxe gptkb:Space_Duel |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspired numerous clones and sequels
Ported to many home systems Inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2022 |
| gptkbp:mechanic |
Asteroids break into smaller pieces when shot
Hyperspace feature teleports the ship randomly Player can rotate, thrust, and fire Player controls a spaceship in an asteroid field Objective is to destroy asteroids and flying saucers |
| gptkbp:mode |
Multiplayer
Single-player |
| gptkbp:musicBy |
No background music, only sound effects
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
One of the best-selling arcade games of all time
Pioneering vector graphics in video games |
| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Atari_8-bit_family
gptkb:PlayStation gptkb:Microsoft_Windows gptkb:Game_Boy_Color gptkb:Atari_2600 gptkb:Atari_7800 Arcade |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Atari,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:releaseDate |
1979
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| gptkbp:technology |
Vector graphics
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cheetos
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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