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Platform: Atari 2600

Region: NTSC

Country: United States of America

ReleaseDate: 2017-09-24

Players: 1

Co-op: No

Astronomer

A simulation game of sorts that allows the player to get into the shoes of an astronomer and observe stars with the world's largest telescope. The aim of the game is to aim the telescope beam at a star and observe it throughout the night. This is achieved by filling up an 'observing bar'. However if the astronomer takes pictures of clouds while observing a star, the entire observation will be ruined and the astronomer will have to start over. This can make his or her life difficult as there is only a certain amount of time allocated to this one observer. Once this time is up, the game is over. Just like in real life, the observer who can do the most with their time will be considered the best, but this always will partially rest on luck. You are an astronomer and you are working at a telescope. You are tasked to observe a certain star for your research project. Point your telescope at the star and observe! But look out for clouds, as they ruin your observations. Other astronomers also want to use the telescope, so make sure to finish your observations before the time runs out. Otherwise you will be banned for wasting time. Goals: *Fill the healthbar before the score reaches 0 *Don't observe clouds Author: Alex Pietrow (a.k.a. "Coolcrab") Beat Released: 2017 v1.2 Released: 2018

ESRB Rating: E - Everyone

Genre(s): Action | Unofficial

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