Shuttlezap

Shuttlezap is a 1-player arcade game for the Dragon 32/64.

The player's goal is to safely launch their shuttle from an underground silo up into Earth orbit, collect the satellites, and return them to the landing site. The ship is navigated by moving the joystick in the opposite direction of desired movement and applying thrust. Game play is divided into separate launching and high-orbit sequences. Ship movement is limited by available fuel. Game difficulty is adjustable by amount of time and fuel to complete the mission. Once in orbit, satellites can be neutralized by shooting them with the ship's laser. If the player strikes the ground during the launching process or is shot down by a satellite, it's game over.