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Stardust – The Amiga Asteroids Game That Looked Years Ahead in 1993

️ Stardust (1993) – Commodore Amiga Asteroids-Style Shoot ’Em Up Masterpiece Released in 1993 by Bloodhouse for the Commodore Amiga, Stardust is a spectacular reimagining of the classic arcade hit Asteroids, created by a Finnish development team determined to push the system to its limits. Players pilot a sleek spacecraft through dangerous asteroid fields and enemy-filled zones, blasting rocks and hostile ships across smooth multi-directional scrolling levels. The game introduces advanced power-ups, boss encounters, and high-speed tunnel sequences, adding depth and variety far beyond traditional arcade shooters. Progress depends on mastering tight controls, managing weapon upgrades, and reacting quickly to dense enemy patterns and environmental hazards. Visually, Stardust is renowned for its real-time ray-traced graphics, impressive particle effects, and smooth scaling animations that showcased the Amiga’s technical power. Its pounding techno soundtrack and atmospheric audio design further enhance the sense of speed and intensity.

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Magazine Reviews

Magazine Reviews Scores, issue details and original review links
Magazine Reviews · 20 Contemporary average 85% · range 60–95%
78%
Amiga Action Issue 52 · xmas 93 · page 58 Reviewed by Steve McNally
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90%
Amiga Computing US Edition Issue 1 · June 1995 · page 90 Reviewed by Jonathan Maddock
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86%
Amiga Concept Issue 1 · February 1994 · page 19 · French Reviewed by Imré Antal
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91%
Amiga Down Under Issue 8 · April 1994 · page 76 Reviewed by Dudley Storey III
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85%
Amiga Dream Issue 2 · December 1993 · page 37 · French Reviewed by Gregory Halliday
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90%
Amiga Force Issue 14 · January 1994 · page 22 Reviewed by Chris Marke & Mark Smith
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88%
Amiga Format Issue 55 · January 1994 · page 70 Reviewed by Marcus Dyson
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91%
Amiga Format Issue 70 · April 1995 · page 67 Reviewed by Stephen Bradley
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75%
Amiga Games April 1994 · page 30 · German Reviewed by Roland Gerhardt
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80%
Amiga Joker January 1994 · page 99 · German Reviewed by Richard Löwenstein
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89%
Amiga Power Issue 33 · January 1994 · page 32 Reviewed by Stuart Campbell
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3/5
Datormagazin Issue 3 · February 1994 · page 11 · Swedish Reviewed by Daniel Törnkvist
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