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Moon Alert

Moon Patrol clone

31 December 1984

Moon Alert is an arcade developed by Ocean Software, released 31 December 1984 on ZX Spectrum.

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What Moon Alert is

Moon Alert is an arcade game developed by Ocean Software and released in 1984. It is available on ZX Spectrum only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Emergency! Moon Alert ... Space Fighter 7 is blasted by the alien attackers; your hope for survival rests in reaching the moon-base from the wreckage of your ship. Moon Rova appears undamaged and armed with bilateral photon cannon and perpendicular jet boosters, you set out across the rugged terrain; but the aliens have located your crash site and are even now scouring the planet's surface. Accelerate, brake, jump over canyons, blast rocks, zap the aliens and above all keep a cool nerve ... one false move and it's all over! Good Luck!
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Moon Alert launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.

Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.

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Quick answers

Moon Alert — frequently asked questions

When did Moon Alert come out?
Moon Alert was released on 31 December 1984 for ZX Spectrum.
Does Moon Alert have multiplayer?
Yes. Moon Alert supports multiplayer.

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