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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Astro Chase
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | First Star Software |
| Publisher | First Star Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Astro Chase is a shoot 'em up developed by First Star Software. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
First Star Software also made Boulder Dash, Flip & Flop and Spy vs. Spy for the C64.
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 Astro Chase 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.
Astro Chase walkthroughs & guides
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Astro Chase FAQ
Who made Astro Chase?
It was developed by First Star Software.
Is Astro Chase multiplayer?
No. Astro Chase is a single-player game.
How long does Astro Chase take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Astro Chase 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 Astro Chase 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.