Space Battle

Atari exclusive

Space Battle is a one-player game that pits you against the computer.

Released: 1979
Platforms: Intellivision Atari 2600
Genres: Shooter
Developers: APh Technological Consulting
Publishers: Mattel Electronics
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action Science fiction
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Space Battle is a 1979 video game developed by Mattel Electronics for the Intellivision console. It was released for the Atari 2600 under the title Space Attack in 1982. The game supports both single player and two-player modes. An updated version of the game inspired by Battlestar Galactica was released in 2020.

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Reception

The game received mixed reviews, with praise for its controls and depth and criticism directed at its uninteresting graphics and repetitive gameplay. Tilt gave the game a positive review, praising its graphics and gameplay. TV Gamer wrote that it was "an ideal game for all new gamers who like a bit of strategy. However old gamers may find it a bit boring alter a while." Joystik scored the game 8 out of 10 for gameplay, graphics and longevity.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

Platform	Released	Regions
Intellivision	31 December 1979	North America · Brazil 1 October 1984

Editions and related releases

Included in: A Collection of Intellivision Classic GamesAtari Flashback 6Intellivision Lives!Atari Flashback 8 Gold: Activision EditionIntellivision Flashback
Ported as: Space Attack
Built on it: Space Attack