Underplayed Gems

StarGlider (1987)

StarGlider cover
Platforms
DOS, C64, Amiga, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Apple II
Where to get it
My Abandonware

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How it feels

Piloting a ship through asteroid fields and enemy fire in a fast-paced, vertical-scrolling arcade space shooter.

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About

Released in 1987, StarGlider is an arcade-style space shooter available on multiple platforms including the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Atari ST. The game features vertical scrolling action where players pilot a ship through asteroid fields while engaging enemy vessels using various weapon systems.

Screenshots

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