272 · Destination Earthstar
Two centuries ago, an alien species known as the Kojans kidnapped the people of Earth and made them their slaves. But the Earthlings never gave hope of returning to their homeland. So they sent you, a brave space ship pilot, to travel through the galaxy in search of the Earth. But beware, as the Kojans won't let you pass without a fight!
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Show notes
- Pull out of warp speed and lock on your Neutron Torpedos - NOW!
- NES Longplay
- Introductions
- We mostly talk about lack of plots, so I wanted to highlight the developers of Earthstar for coming up with a creative “space” game that still keeps the idea of Earth at the forefront.
- All that goodwill on storytelling is immediately forgotten when you realize they named the players ship SPACESHIP EARTHSHIP
- Overview
- Platform/Puzzle game where you play as Dash Galaxy, navigating a series of rooms looking for keys to continue climbing the asylum.
- Gameplay
- The layout
- 8x8 grid, # enemies, (0)planets, (A)rmories, (B)ase, and blanks
- Do you need the empty spaces
- XYZ tracking
- Learning the controls
- B plus directional pads for changing speeds, warp drive
- B and select for views
- Pause: Press A and B simultaneously
- Each enemy is a battle
- Multiple shots
- Not many options for maneuvering
- Lasers have cooldown
- SHMUP base attacks
- The layout
- Sequels and Spinoffs
- None, imagineering and acclaim
- EGL
- Next week - Rollerball
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