Orbit

• Release Date: 1978
• Genre: Simulation
• Style: Space Combat Sim

Game Description

Featuring ships inspired by television's Star Trek, Atari's Orbit offers head-to-head space battles from a top-down perspective. The object is to fire projectiles at your opponent until he or she is eliminated. Each coin gives you a set amount of time in space, from as little 30 seconds to as much as four minutes, depending on the arcade cabinet's setting. In an unusual twist from previous coin-op games, Orbit lets you freely choose the game's options after starting a game. These options range from adding obstacles, such as meteors or black holes, to helpful items like space stations, which allow you to repair damaged ships and replenish weapons.