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Sheep in Space
Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up
Sheep in Space
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1984 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Jeff Minter |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Jeff Minter, Sheep in Space arrived on the Commodore 64 in 1984 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 2 years into the C64's life. Other notable C64 releases from 1984 include Space Taxi, Raid over Moscow and Zaxxon.
Jeff Minter also made Attack of the Mutant Camels, Revenge of the Mutant Camels and Hover Bovver for the C64.
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)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Sheep in Space 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.
Sheep in Space 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.
Sheep in Space FAQ
When did Sheep in Space come out on the C64?
Sheep in Space was released for the Commodore 64 in 1984.
Who made Sheep in Space?
It was developed by Jeff Minter.
How long does Sheep in Space take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Sheep in Space 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 Sheep in Space 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.