Asteroids (1998) | Asteroids Hyper 64
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The following cheat codes are for Asteroids on Game Boy Color.
| PASSWORDS | |
|---|---|
| Enter the following codes at the password screen. | |
| Cheat Menu - Press bttnSelect to open menu. | CHEATONX |
| Level 2 | SPACEVAC |
| Level 3 | STARSBRN |
| Level 4 | WORMSIGN |
| Level 5 | INCOMING |
| Play Classic Asteroids | QRTREATR |
| Unlocks Excalibur Ship | PROJECTX |
The following cheat codes are for Asteroids (1998) on Mac and PC.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Follow the directions listed with the codes. | |
| Original Asteroids (Enter at the main menu) | vector |
| Weapon Power-Ups (Enter during gameplay) | issallgood |
The following cheat codes are for Asteroids Hyper 64 on Nintendo 64.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Follow the directions listed with each code. | |
| Classic Mode, Relentless Mode, and Credit Option - Main Menu | Hold bttnL And Press cLeft, cRight, cUp, cDown, bttnA, cUp, cDown, cLeft, cRight, bttnStart |
| Unlock Hidden Ships - Main Menu | Hold bttnR And Press cLeft, cUp, cRight, cDown, bttnB, cLeft, cDown, cRight, cUp, bttnStart |
| Unlock the Cheat Menu - Pause The Game | Hold bttnL And Press cLeft, cLeft, cRight, cRight, bttnB, bttnA, cUp, cUp, cDown, cDown, bttnStart |
The following cheat codes are for Asteroids on PlayStation.
| CHEAT CODES | |
|---|---|
| Follow the directions listed with each code. | |
| 99 Lives - Pause The Game | dpadUp, bttnX, dpadDown, bttnTriangle, dpadLeft, bttnSquare, dpadRight, bttnCircle |
| Add One Life - Pause The Game | dpadUp, dpadDown, dpadLeft, dpadRight, bttnCircle, bttnSquare, bttnX, bttnTriangle |
| Cheat Menu - At The Start Screen - Press bttnStart and bttnSelect in game to open the menu. Press bttnL1 to close it. | Hold bttnSelect And Press bttnSquare, bttnTriangle, bttnCircle, bttnTriangle, bttnTriangle, bttnSquare, bttnCircle |
| Classic Asteroids - At The Start Screen | Hold bttnSelect And Press bttnCircle, bttnCircle, bttnCircle, bttnTriangle, bttnSquare, bttnSquare, bttnCircle |
| Invincibility - Pause The Game | dpadDown, dpadDown, dpadUp, dpadUp, bttnCircle, bttnSquare, bttnTriangle, bttnTriangle |
| Unlock Fourth Ship - At The Start Screen | Hold bttnSelect And Press bttnTriangle, bttnCircle, bttnCircle, bttnTriangle, bttnSquare, bttnCircle, bttnSquare |
About Asteroids (1998) | Asteroids Hyper 64
Asteroids (1998) and its specialized console variant, Asteroids Hyper 64, represent a modern reimagining of the classic Atari arcade legend. Developed by Syrox Developments and Crave Entertainment, this 3D revival was released for the Sony PlayStation (PSX/PS1), Windows PC, Mac, Nintendo 64 (N64), and Game Boy Color (GBC). While maintaining the core "wrap-around" screen physics of the original 1979 hit, this version introduces a cinematic campaign where players pilot one of three unique ships through various sectors of space to defend humanity from a massive asteroid bombardment and hostile alien forces.
On home consoles and PC, the gameplay features significantly enhanced 3D graphics, a variety of power-ups, and massive boss encounters that evolve the simple rock-blasting mechanic into a tactical shooter. The Nintendo 64 version, titled Asteroids Hyper 64, is frequently noted for its exclusive four-player multiplayer mode and smoother frame rates, while the Windows PC and Mac versions offer the highest graphical resolution. The PlayStation version is celebrated for its atmospheric soundtrack and detailed FMV sequences. On the handheld front, the Game Boy Color version provides a surprisingly faithful 2D adaptation of the 1998 update, complete with modern ship designs and objective-based levels. Whether you are competing with friends on the N64 or navigating treacherous asteroid belts on the PS1, this 1998 reboot remains a definitive evolution of the arcade classic.