Mars Defender - ATARI 2600

Mars Defender

An Atari 2600 game

Introduction

Humanity has reached a new frontier: the ambitious mission to terraform Mars. Giant orbital stations now circle the red planet, providing the energy, resources, and control systems required to transform a barren world into a new home. But this bold endeavor has not gone unnoticed.

From beyond the solar system, alien forces have emerged, determined to stop humanity’s expansion. Their strategy is clear—destroy the orbital stations, cripple the mission, and leave Mars forever uninhabitable.

As the last line of defense, you are the Mars Defender. Command your ship, protect the stations, and secure humanity’s future among the stars.

Controls

• Joystick: Moves the space craft across the screen.
• Fire button: Fires weapon.

Game mode

• Single-player.

Game objective

• Destroy as many waves as you can.

Scoring

• Destroying an enemy earns 1 point.

Console setup

1. Press the fire button to start the game.
2. Press Reset to go to the initial screen.

Acknowledgments

• https://bataribasic.com/
  • Awesome easy to learn basic-like language
• https://www.randomterrain.com/ 
  • Amazing documentation on how to program the Atari 2600
• https://forums.atariage.com/topic/348849-revengs-sound-collection-in-bb/
  
  • Sound effects crafted from the awesome RevEng's Sound Collection in bB
• https://www.labelmaker2600.com/
  • Easy to use and flexible Atari 2600 label generator
• OpenAI image generator
  • Cool label image at the first attempt!