SINGLE-SCREEN ARCADE GEMS
BEFORE GAMES BECAME ALL FANCY AND STARTED SCROLLING, THE ACTION OF ANY ARCADE GAME TYPICALLY TOOK PLACE WITHIN A SINGLE SCREEN. SO LET’S LOOK AT SOME OF THE BEST GAMES TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF ALL THAT SCREEN ESTATE
Words by Darran Jones
ASTEROIDS
■ Ed Logg’s classic blaster remains a wonderfully tense challenge as you use skill and fast reactions to weave your way through a never-ending supply of asteroids. Cleverly,
Asteroids actually gives you extra space to avoid the many space rocks you encounter, as your ship can wraparound the screen’s edges. Just be mindful that those pesky rocks can do the same thing.