Battle of the Planets

Battle of the Planets puts you in control of a G-Force space fighter aboard a Phoenix ship. Zoltar’s forces are attacking the five planets of Xenath, Elias, Horaf, Olixal, and Pete, and you must destroy enough enemy craft to stop each assault.

Enemy ships approach through the window of your craft. After targeting a vessel, you must keep it in your sights while using lasers or torpedoes to destroy it. Five status displays track your shield strength, power stability, rocket and laser systems, and the situation on the planet you are defending.

To land, fly toward the on-screen target and enter the docking bay. Once there, use your rockets against landers; docking also provides an opportunity to repair and refuel your craft.

Game details

• Release date: December 31, 1985
• Genres: Shooter, Strategy
• Developer: Chris Hinsley
• Publishers: Erbe Software S.A.; Mikro-Gen Ltd
• Platforms: Amstrad CPC, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, ZX Spectrum