Apple-Oids (also written as Apple-oids) is a clone of Atari, Inc.’s Asteroids arcade video game. It was written by Tom Luhrs for the Apple II and published by California Pacific Computer Company in 1980. The asteroids in Apple-oids are in the shape of apples.
Gameplay
The ship is rotated with the paddle knob and propelled forward with the paddle button. Firing is done via the keyboard, with the asterisk key. Pressing any other key warps the ship to a random location—a.k.a. hyperspace.
Reception
Forrest Johnson reviewed Apple-Oids in The Space Gamer No. 42. Johnson commented that “I have never figured out why anyone would send a perfectly good ship to shoot at asteroids, but if that’s your scene, you will enjoy this game”.
In a Creative Computing review alongside The Asteroid Field and Asteron, the authors concluded: “For those who like Asteroids, any of these three games is a good choice”.
References
External links
- Apple-Oids at MobyGames
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Having closely reviewed Apple-Oids, the Gamer24h editorial team considers it one of the most noteworthy titles of recent times. The visionary approach of developer California Pacific, combined with the expertise of publisher California Pacific, has resulted in an exceptionally refined product. Its innovative take on the Multidirectional shooter genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. In short, an outstanding and immersive gaming experience awaits genre fans — we highly recommend giving it a shot!