Missile Command for the Atari 5200 is an arcade-style shoot 'em up game where players defend six cities from an endless hail of ballistic missiles using anti-missile batteries. As the game progresses, attacks become faster and more intense. The game features a trackball controller (on its original arcade version) or a joystick (Atari 5200) for aiming and firing at incoming missiles, smart bombs, and enemy spaceships. Players must strategically manage their limited arsenal and aim with precision to protect the cities from destruction. The dystopian atmosphere and the Cold War context adds to its classic appeal.
