Starmaster Atari 2600 Game Cartridge Activision Shooter NTSC-U/C 1982 AX-016

Brand: Activision

Game Name: Starmaster

Platform: Atari 2600 Video Computer System console

Publisher: Activision

Release Year: 1982

Genre: Shooter space combat

MPN: AX-016

Region Code: NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)

Format: Cartridge-based video game for Atari 2600

Features: First-person space combat shooter from Activision where players pilot a starfighter from a cockpit view, warp between sectors using a strategic galactic map, defend starbases from enemy attacks, manage limited energy and shields, earn points for destroying enemy ships, and choose between four skill levels labeled Ensign, Leader, Wing Commander, and StarMaster.

Packaging: Original black textured Activision Atari 2600 plastic cartridge shell with full-color Starmaster front label showing a cockpit view of a space battle and printed game mode descriptions.

Inclusions: Starmaster Atari 2600 game cartridge only as shown; original cardboard box, instruction manual, and other paper inserts are not included.

Details: Designed by Alan Miller for use with the Atari Video Computer System, this classic early 1980s space shooter uses a combination of cockpit-view dogfighting and map-based navigation to challenge players to protect the galaxy while maximizing score and rank.

Keywords: Starmaster, Activision, Atari 2600 game, space shooter, retro video game, NTSC-U/C