- July 1, 1980
- Atari
Missile Command
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Missile Command is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Atari and was released on July 1, 1980. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.
Missile Command is a warfare-themed shooter game that can be played in single-player or multiplayer mode. The goal is to protect six cities from enemy missile attacks by moving a crosshair and launching anti-ballistic missiles from one of three bases to destroy incoming missiles. Each battery starts with ten ABMs and becomes inactive when depleted or destroyed, requiring strategic decision-making and quick reflexes to avoid losing all cities to enemy fire.





- The game provides an adrenaline rush that keeps players engaged.
- It encourages the discovery of actual strategy in gameplay.
- The new graphics enhance the overall visual experience.
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Reviewers highlight the new graphics as a significant enhancement, contributing to an adrenaline rush during gameplay and allowing for the discovery of actual strategies. The visual improvements are noted to elevate the overall gaming experience.
“The new graphics provide an adrenaline rush and enhance the experience of discovering actual strategy.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Missile Command is a arcade shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes.
Missile Command is available on Commodore C64 and Atari St.
Missile Command was released on July 1, 1980.
Missile Command was developed by Atari.
Missile Command has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics.
Missile Command is a single player game with multiplayer support.
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