Released in 1979 by gaming giant Atari, Asteroids took arcade’s Golden Age by storm. A controlled spaceship under siege by flying space rock and hostile UFOs is yours to navigate through the depths of space, in all its vector screen glory. The arcade darling has lived on since its debut in several sequels, anniversary editions and the occasional flattering, but slightly pathetic knock-off.
Top 10 Arcade Games
Before there were motion-controlled sensors, online gameplay and the whatnot, we saved up quarters and headed down to the local arcade. In a fit of nostalgia, TIME named its top 10 favorite arcade titles.