ActionFit check
Is ASTROSMASH worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Shoot’em up fans who want short, target-focused arcade sessions
- Players seeking local or online multiplayer for up to four people
- Retro-game fans interested in both a modern version and the 1981 original
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for exploration, story progression, or character-building systems may hit a wall with the fixed laser-cannon setup.
- Players who dislike escalating projectile speeds and repeated target shooting may bounce off the later levels.
- Players seeking a large variety of playable characters or weapons may find the cannon-focused scope limited.
- Players wanting genres outside action and casual arcade play may not find a suitable match.
Our take on ASTROSMASH
The bounce point arrives when targets begin moving across a wider speed range and the cannon must track them under increasing pressure. Players who prefer deliberate pacing may also hit a wall with automatic fire, hyperspace repositioning, and repeated projectile targeting.
What is ASTROSMASH?
ASTROSMASH is a space-themed shoot’em up in which a laser cannon moves left and right across a flat plane to destroy falling meteors, bombs, guided missiles, and other targets.
Objects vary in type and speed as play advances, with a UFO appearing at higher levels. The game includes 10 levels with distinct backgrounds and music. Players can fire individual shots or activate automatic fire, while hyperspace relocates the cannon to a random position. Modes include single-player, cooperative, and versus play, with local or online multiplayer for up to four players across platforms. Keyboard and joystick controls are supported. The package also includes the original 1981 Intellivision ASTROSMASH game.
How ASTROSMASH plays
- 01Ten-Level Structure
- Each stage uses different targets, scenery, and background music.
- 02Variable Targets
- Meteors, spinning bombs, guided missiles, spaceships, and UFOs move at different speeds.
- 03Multiplayer Modes
- Cooperative and competitive play supports local or online sessions for up to four players.
- 04Firing Options
- The cannon can use single shots or repeated automatic fire.
- 05Hyperspace Relocation
- A hyperspace command moves the cannon to a random location that may be safer or more exposed.
- 06Classic Version Included
- The original 1981 Intellivision edition is included alongside the reimagined game.
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ASTROSMASH: platforms & release
Is ASTROSMASH worth it?
It is worth it if: shoot’em up fans who want short, target-focused arcade sessions. Skip it if: players looking for exploration, story progression, or character-building systems may hit a wall with the fixed laser-cannon setup.
Where can I download ASTROSMASH?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens ASTROSMASH's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is ASTROSMASH on?
Windows and macOS.
