Story
0h 36m
Length of Asteroids (1979)
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Extras
3h 5m
Complete
1h 31m
*Updated
About Asteroids (1979)
Asteroids is a classic arcade game released in 1979, developed by Atari. In this space-themed shoot 'em up, players control a small spaceship that can rotate and thrust in different directions while navigating through an asteroid field. The objective is to shoot and destroy asteroids and flying saucers while avoiding collisions. As asteroids are destroyed, they break into smaller pieces, increasing the challenge. The game's innovative vector graphics and fast-paced action made it a landmark title in the gaming industry and a defining example of 1970s arcade gaming.
Asteroids (1979) can be played on the platforms Arcade, Atari 2600, PC, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Game Boy, Plug & Play, Emulated, Nintendo Switch and Atari 8-bit Family.
How long is Asteroids (1979)?
Next, let’s look at the time you might spend on Asteroids (1979) depending on how you play it, also considering the average times based on players’ abilities.
According to the information provided by a total of 6 players, Asteroids (1979) it has an average duration of 0 hours and 36 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 1 hour and 49 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 0 hours and 18 minutes.
According to the information provided by a total of 1 player, if you also complete the extras, among which the side missions or optional objectives from Asteroids (1979), the average game duration is 3 hours and 5 minutes. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 3 hours and 5 minutes.
According to the information provided by a total of 2 players, to complete both the story and the optional objectives of the game along with all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from Asteroids (1979) finishing it 100%, it will last an average of 1 hour and 31 minutes. The slowest players tend to finish this playstyle in an average of 2 hours and 47 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 0 hours and 45 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 6 | 0h 36m | 1h 49m | 0h 18m |
| Extras | 1 | 3h 5m | 3h 5m | 3h 5m |
| Complete | 2 | 1h 31m | 2h 47m | 0h 45m |
Length of Asteroids (1979) by platform
Let’s proceed with the average duration of Asteroids (1979) based on all playstyles for each platform on which it can be played:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade | 2 | 0h 24m | - | - |
| Atari 2600 | 4 | 1h 7m | 5h 37m | 1h 46m |
| PC | 1 | - | - | 0h 30m |
| Atari 5200 | 0 | - | - | - |
| Atari 7800 | 2 | 7h 52m | - | - |
| Game Boy | 2 | 0h 20m | - | - |
| Plug & Play | 0 | - | - | - |
| Emulated | 1 | 0h 47m | - | - |
| Nintendo Switch | 1 | 0h 27m | - | - |
| Atari 8-bit Family | 0 | - | - | - |
Speedruns of Asteroids (1979)
Here you can find data about the speedruns of the game Asteroids (1979) submitted by users:
| players | Average Time | Median | Slowest | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0h 11m | 0h 11m | 0h 11m | 0h 11m |
Records of Asteroids (1979)
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that any player has spent on Asteroids (1979) to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists, without considering the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: If you play quickly, Asteroids (1979) could last 0 hours and 4 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing as slowly as you can, Asteroids (1979) could last 4 hours and 26 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that any player has spent on Asteroids (1979) to complete it depending on the platform on which it exists. These times do not symbolize players’ skill but rather the greater or lesser number of hours someone has spent on the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 4m | 1h 1m |
| Atari 2600 | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 5m | 4h 26m |
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 30m | 0h 30m |
| Atari 5200 | Mr/s. Unknown | - | - |
| Atari 7800 | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 30m | 0h 41m |
| Game Boy | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 11m | 0h 30m |
| Plug & Play | Mr/s. Unknown | - | - |
| Emulated | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 41m | 0h 41m |
| Nintendo Switch | Mr/s. Unknown | 0h 27m | 0h 27m |
| Atari 8-bit Family | Mr/s. Unknown | - | - |
