Stratoblaster Outpost

Stratoblaster Outpost is a video game in the action genre and published by SoftSide Magazine originally released in 1980. It is currently playable on Atari 8-bit.

Stratoblaster Outpost, released in 1980, was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit games of the time. Immediately upon its initial release, the game gained sizable attention thanks in part to it’s interesting post-apocalyptic story line.

Set in the wake of a brave and mostly successful bid to send the last few survivors of a distant planet to safety, the player is tasked with searching the planet's mysterious isles to find and extract the resources necessary to build an outpost in the form of a massive unseen mother ship.

Gameplay-wise, Stratoblaster Outpost pits the player against the unforgiving forces the planet has to offer as they search through treacherous seas, deadly lava geysers, and extreme climate. Players can control both a spaceship and aircraft to depict their character traveling across the land. Danger is ever-present because enemies constantly lurk in the darkness attempting to capture the player and take him or her captive.

Those in the quest to build the titular outpost will also face the menacing Space Plague, an ailment which can spread quickly and put the player at risk. The most daring and successful will be able to effectively manage their resources and use them to construct defensive towers, power the outpost with energy, and manage the technological facilities previous visitors left on the planet.

Those that manage to successfully navigate the daunting dangers that await them in Stratoblaster Outpost are, in turn, rewarded with scores and rankings on their progress as they unlock achievements such as rescuing citizens from planets and restoring the planet's environment to its former glory.

With its engaging narrative, thrilling gameplay, and an intense challenge that brought about a sense of immense satisfaction upon completion, Stratoblaster Outpost continues to keep its status as one of the most iconic Atari 8-bit games of its time.

It is possible that we have multiple downloads available when different versions exist.