Advanced Space Battle

ASB stands for long, turn-based space strategy matched for 1 to 4 players. Who builds the biggest interplanetary empire and prevails over the other players and the aggressive mutants?

Two distinct game modes are available: In the Classic Version, a solo player or a group of 2 to 4 competitors fight against an evil computer enemy known as Deep Jones. The Advanced Version (where Deep Jones does not participate) is played according to more complex rules that require skilful planetary management: Investments in areas such as research, technological modernisation and defence must be balanced as to ensure adequate living conditions for the population. The historical development of each match is registered in a log file, allowing for later analysis via line charts.


Minimum system requirements: C64 or C128 in C64 mode, 1541/1571 Floppy.
The window based user interface accepts mouse (optional), joystick, and keyboard input. The 4 Player Interface is not required.

Also compatible with: 1541 Ultimate, SD2IEC, uIEC/SD, IEC-ATA, 1581, CMD FD, CMD HD, CMD RAMLink, IDE64.
This game is PAL and NTSC compatible.

Title Screen	Deep Jones is thinking!
Galaxy View	Attack!
Music Menu	Graphical analysis

The galaxy map is almost four screens in total size

The predecessor of ASB in its Classic Version is the old PD game Space Battle Deluxe, which can be downloaded here. In spite of its shortcomings (slowness, lack of graphics, music, and joystick/mouse support), it provides an idea about the general principles of the game.

ROLE released the Advanced Space Battle Music Collection. You can download it here: http://noname.c64.org/