Release date(s) EU: 1988 Genre Shoot 'em up Platforms BBC Micro, Acorn Electron | Initial release date 1988 Mode Single-player video game | |
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Developers Superior Software, Acornsoft Publishers Superior Software, Acornsoft Similar Superior Software games, Shoot 'em up games | ||
Bbc micro game cosmic camouflage
Cosmic Camouflage is a video game for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron. It was released in 1988 as the sequel to Acornsoft's Meteors. Both games are clones of the 1979 Atari arcade game Asteroids.
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Gameplay
The player controls a spaceship in order to avoid and destroy asteroids. The controls are rotate, thrust and fire. It expands on Meteors by introducing different types of asteroids and enemies, and a limited use camouflage function that allows the player to pass through asteroids and enemies.
Release
The game was only available on the compilation Play It Again Sam 4, along with Frak!, Spellbinder and either Grand Prix Construction Set (BBC) or Guardian (Electron).
Reception
Electron User praised the game calling it a "radically improved" game compared to its predecessor, concluding "Cosmic Camouflage is a novel implementation of a classic, and if you enjoyed Meteors you'll love this upgrade". Although individual games weren't given a score, the compilation overall was given a score of 9/10 and awarded "Golden Game" status.