Defender Classic
Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Star Strike
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Mattel Electronics |
| Publisher | Mattel Electronics |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Atari 2600, Star Strike is a shoot 'em up developed by Mattel Electronics. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Mattel Electronics also made Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man, Astrosmash and Tron: Deadly Discs for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Star Strike is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Star Strike walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Star Strike FAQ
Who made Star Strike?
It was developed by Mattel Electronics.
Is Star Strike multiplayer?
No. Star Strike is a single-player game.
How long does Star Strike take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Star Strike typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Star Strike on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.