Planet Patrol1982

Planet Patrol

1982 Spectravision

Playable on

Game modes

Single player

Details

First release date

1982

Developer

Publisher

Keywords

day/night cycle

Overview

Atari 2600 Longplay [086] Planet Patrol (US)

In Planet Patrol it is your misssion to destroy fuel depots of the enemy. You are flying from right to left while dodging oncoming missiles and shooting down enemy ships. In order to replenish your fuel you firstly have to fly into a black ship which will cause a landing strip to appear. After having succesfully landed a truck will refill your ship with fuel. After nightfall enemy ship are not discernable from the background anymore. In order to see them the player has to fire his weapons which makes the enemy ships briefly visible again in the ensuing muzzle flash.

Screenshots

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Screenshot for Planet Patrol