Moon Patrol (1983)
Moon Patrol is a classic side-scrolling arcade action game originally released by Irem in 1982, with the Commodore 64 version published by Atari in 1983. Players drive a lunar rover across rugged terrain while blasting enemies and jumping over craters. With its fast pace, simple controls, and constant stream of obstacles, Moon Patrol is a timeless example of early 1980s arcade action adapted for home computers.
Objective Drive as far as you can across the lunar surface by avoiding obstacles and destroying enemies. Controls Keyboard • Start Game — X • Fire — Z • Move / Speed — Arrow keys Gameplay • Shoot enemies and incoming threats as you move forward • Jump over craters and obstacles to avoid crashing • Timing matters — watch the terrain ahead • Survive longer to reach checkpoints and rack up a high score Modes • 1 Player (single-player arcade action)