Astro Barrier is a mini-game that can be played by walking to the Astro Barrier arcade machine in the Dance Lounge. In this game, the player controls a space ship that shoots projectiles, with the primary goal being to shoot all targets without running out of shots.
How to Play[]
Using the left and right arrow keys on their keyboard, the player moves their space ship while using the spacebar to shoot projectiles at targets.
There are 40 levels total, with each level having different types and amounts of targets to shoot. Each level also has a different amount of shots that the player can take (ranging from 3-10) until they lose a life. In addition to the 40 default levels, secret and expert levels can be accessed through special means.
Most targets move back and forth along rails. When the player successfully hits a target, it will turn red and cannot be shot further. Turning all targets red will advance the player to the next level. If the player loses all their shots before the targets are red, they will lose a life and will need to restart the level.
Important to note is that projectiles have a delay before hitting. Additionally, some targets can only be shot through narrow gaps, and some targets need to be hit before others; otherwise, the targets may become inaccessible and the level must be restarted.
Targets[]
Targets have different properties and award different point values.
| Not Hit Icon | Hit Icon | Type | Appears from Level | Description |
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Green circles | 1 | Basic target that moves at a constant speed; stops and turns red when hit |
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Small green circles | 3 | A small version of green targets |
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Green ellipses | 3 | A wide version of green targets |
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Stunted small green circles | 8 of the expert levels | Stops the movement of all stunted small green circles in the level |
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Blue circles | 7 | Rewards +1 life if hit before other targets |
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Small blue circles | 22 | A small version of blue circles |
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Blue ellipses | 20 | A wide version of blue circles |
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Orange switch | 11 | Removes all orange barriers in the level when hit |
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Yellow circles | 16 | Turns into a green circle target when hit; must be hit twice to turn red |
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Small yellow circles | 17 | A small version of yellow circles |
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Yellow circles | 19 | A wide version of yellow circles |
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Expanding green targets | 24 | Widens when hit |
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Blaster | 31 | Shoots projectiles when the player does; can potentially destroy ship if aimed at it. Does not double the shots taken |
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Score targets | End of secret levels | Rewards the player 500 points when hit |
Secrets[]
Players can access secrets by performing specific actions.
- The player can skip levels by pressing number keys on their keyboard immediately after starting the game. Pressing 1 will bring the player to level 10, 2 to level 20, and 3 to level 30.
- To access the secret levels: when the player is shown information about the orange switch between levels 10 and 11, waiting 30 seconds will make a blue ship appear. Shooting it will start the secret levels. After completing them, the player will be brought to level 16.
- To access the expert levels: the procedure is similar to that of accessing the secret levels. When the player is shown information on the blaster, waiting 25 seconds will make the blue ship appear, and shooting it will start the expert levels. Completing the expert levels will give the player 2500 points for shooting all the score targets. After, the game is won.
Stamps[]
Twelve stamps can be earned by playing Astro Barrier
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Astro5 Stamp | Finish 5 levels |
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Astro5 Max Stamp | Finish 5 levels without missing a shot |
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Astro40 Stamp | Complete levels 1-40 |
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Ship Blast Stamp | Use a Blaster to shoot a ship |
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1-up Blast Stamp | Use a Blaster to shoot a 1-up |
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Astro Secret Stamp | Complete all Secret Levels |
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Astro10 Max Stamp | Complete levels 1-10 without missing a shot |
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Astro20 Max Stamp | Complete levels 1-20 without missing a shot |
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Astro Expert Stamp | Complete the Expert Levels |
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Astro30 Max Stamp | Complete levels 1-30 without missing a shot |
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Astro 1-up Stamp | Collect 8 1-ups |
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Astro Master Stamp | Complete 25 levels + Secret and Expert |
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