Underplayed Gems

Star Lanes (1984)

Star Lanes cover
Platforms
DOS
Where to get it
My Abandonware

How it feels

It feels like a straightforward, fast-paced arcade shooter from the early 80s, where you dodge and shoot in space with simple controls and a repetitive loop.

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About

Released in 1984 for DOS, *Star Lanes* is an early arcade-style space shooter adapted to the personal computer platform. The title presents players with a classic interstellar combat experience within the constraints of its era's technical capabilities.

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