Astro Wars 3.2

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Astro Wars was recently reviewed in the latest edition of Retro Gamer magazine, receiving a rating of 72%. Fans of the classic tabletop game by Grandstand will appreciate this faithful IOS port, featuring stunning visuals, authentic sound effects, and including all stages and the ship docking sequence from the original game.

BeatsNBobs, following the success of their Galaxy Invader and Invader from Space games, proudly presents Astro Wars, a highly anticipated video game emulation also known as Galaxy II. The app offers an accurate simulation of the classic handheld/desktop machine with retro sounds, four waves of attack, simple yet addictive gameplay, and a complete nostalgic experience.

Travel back to the 80s where Astro Wars was a must-have video game for home entertainment. Known for its advanced features such as four sub games, colored fluorescent display, and an arcade-style joystick, this game brought the arcade experience into people's homes, originally produced by renowned companies like Grandstand, Tomy, Entex, CGL, Tandy, Bandai, and Epoch.

<ul>
 <li>Accurate simulation of the classic handheld/desktop machine</li>
 <li>Full retro sounds</li>
 <li>4 waves of attack</li>
 <li>Simple and addictive gameplay</li>
 <li>A nostalgic trip down memory lane</li>
</ul>

User reviews highlight the enjoyment of retro fun and gameplay reminiscent of the original tabletop machine. The app aims to faithfully recreate the experience of playing Astro Wars in its truest form while making adjustments to adapt to modern devices. Featuring meticulously recreated sound effects and all gameplay phases, including the iconic docking sequence.

For players unfamiliar with Astro Wars' gameplay: Power ON the device to start, select a level that determines difficulty, press Start to begin gameplay after an intro music sequence. Engage in firing at enemies while dodging their fire during attacks. Successfully navigate through three attack waves to earn extra points by docking your rocket-ship. The game ends when you reach 9999 points or lose all your lives. Restart by turning off and on Power; for use with iCade or compatible controllers, there are instructions provided.

The developers have strived for accuracy in recreating the Astro Wars experience, achieving 99% similarity to the original game. Certain modifications were made to enhance playability on iOS devices while retaining the nostalgia of the arcade-like joystick controls. Sound effects have been faithfully replicated along with all game phases and the docking sequence.

Enjoy this blast from the past and share your feedback within the app to further enhance your gaming experience. For more details about this classic game, check out its Wikipedia page: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_Wars">Astro Wars on Wikipedia</a>.

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