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PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Asteroids
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Syrox Developments, Ltd |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Asteroids is a shoot 'em up developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd and published by Activision. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.
Syrox Developments, Ltd also made Woody Woodpecker Racing for the PS1.
Asteroids supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Asteroids 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.
Asteroids cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D01139B0
???? |
|---|---|
| Unendlich Leben P1 | 80113C34
0063 |
| Unendlich Leben P2 | 80113C38
0063 |
| Zonen-Anwahl P1 | 80113A3C
000? |
| Level-Anwahl P1 (0-E) | 80113C3C
000? |
| Punktestand P1 | 80113C2C
???? |
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Asteroids FAQ
When did Asteroids come out on the PS1?
Asteroids was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Asteroids?
It was developed by Syrox Developments, Ltd and published by Activision.
Is Asteroids multiplayer?
Yes. Asteroids supports up to 2 players.
How long does Asteroids take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Asteroids 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 Asteroids 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.