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Phantom of the Asteroid
Commodore 64 · Action-Adventure
Phantom of the Asteroid
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure |
| Publisher | Mastertronic |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Phantom of the Asteroid is an action-adventure game released in 1986 for the Commodore 64, published by Mastertronic.
It landed about 4 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1986 include Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Cobra and Uuno Turhapuro muuttaa maalle. Among the 99 C64 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Phantom of the Asteroid is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Phantom of the Asteroid walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Phantom of the Asteroid.
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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.
Phantom of the Asteroid FAQ
When did Phantom of the Asteroid come out on the C64?
Phantom of the Asteroid was released for the Commodore 64 in 1986.
Who made Phantom of the Asteroid?
published by Mastertronic.
How long does Phantom of the Asteroid take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Phantom of the Asteroid 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 Phantom of the Asteroid 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.