Aug. 28: Update 2 Released!

Update 2 for Asteroids Millennium has arrived! It includes full screen support and a few other minor fixes. Here is a complete list:

• added full screen support
  
• made minor improvements to some graphical effects
  
• addressed some bugs that may cause graphical glitches on some systems
  
• other minor bugfixes

I hope you enjoy the latest update! Thank you for your support.

Aug. 16: Update 1 Released!

Update 1 for Asteroids Millennium has arrived! It includes full controller support and a few other features by request. Here is a complete list:

• added full controller support for Windows and Linux---this has been successfully tested with the Logitech F710, XBox 360, Playstation DS4, and Logitech Extreme 3D controllers
  
• added slight gradual acceleration when turning the ship with keyboard controls for greater accuracy
  
• player can now either hold or repeatedly press the fire button to shoot
  
• added 5 new backdrops
  
• addressed some other miscellaneous issues

I hope you enjoy the latest update! Thank you for your support.

Leaderboard and Achievements Added

Asteroids Millennium now has an online leaderboard and achievements!

About the Game

Brief Overview

A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.

Enemy Hazards

Two types of enemy-based hazards: enemy fighters that fire at your ship, and swarm ships that try to overwhelm you! Both get more difficult to overcome as you progress through the levels.

Upgradable Lasers

Four different laser upgrades: collect power ups to boost your fire power!

Special Abilities

Three awesome special abilities can be acquired by collecting other power ups: lightning charges, shield bubbles, and magnetic fields!

Hyperspace

Gone are the days of random hyperspace jumps! If you're overwhelmed, jump into hyperspace and quickly select a new location to spawn!

Other Features

• Endless level-based play
  
• Realistic asteroid collision and physics
  
• Also supported: a "classic" game play mode with no power ups
  
• Configurable keyboard controls
  
• Online leaderboard and achievements

Available for Windows and Linux!