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Moon Patrol: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Moon Patrol (1982): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Moon Patrol (1982) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Irem, available on vic-20, Arcade, Atari2600, C64, Atari-ST, DOS, Apple][, ti-99. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 80/100 on IGDB.

What is Moon Patrol about?

Moon Patrol is a side-scrolling shooter that puts players at the controls of a six-wheeled moon rover that can jump and shoot. The goal is to move through the entire course as quickly as possible while shooting enemies for additional points. Cannons are mounted on the front and top of the vehicle, and both fire simultaneously when the fire button is pressed. Rocks, mines, and pits in the course prevent you from just holding to the right for maximum speed. Rocks and mines can be shot, but pits must be jumped. Some enemies fire shots that create new pits in the course, forcing players to react quickly.

Key details

Moon Patrol was released in 1982 and supports single player, multiplayer. Platforms: vic-20, Arcade, Atari2600, C64, Atari-ST, DOS, Apple][, ti-99. Developer: Irem.

Should you play Moon Patrol?

A solid 80/100 aggregate score makes Moon Patrol a safe pick for fans of shooter, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Moon Patrol?

Moon Patrol is a shooter, arcade game by Irem, released in 1982.

What platforms is Moon Patrol on?

Moon Patrol is available on vic-20, Arcade, Atari2600, C64, Atari-ST, DOS, Apple][, ti-99.

Is Moon Patrol good?

Moon Patrol has an aggregate score of 80/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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