Today we take a look at the official ports of the Atari Coin-op Classic, Missile Command, for all Atari Home systems. We also Count down the top 10 clones across those systems with honorable mentions thrown in for good measure.
Did we miss any? What’s your favorite? Is there a port or a clone for a non-Atari home system we should cover? Let us know in the comments.
Arcade Missile Command
Official Ports
2600
8bit / 5200
ST/STE
Lynx
Jaguar Missile Command 3D
VCS Missile Command Recharged 7:09
Top 10 Clones
10. 2600 Atlantis
9. 8bit Atlantis
8. 2600 Robot Fight
7 ST Colony
6. 8bit Sentinel.
5. 8bit Missile Command +
4. 2600 Missile Control
3. 8bit Stratos
2. ST SDI
Honorable Mentions
2600 M.A.D.
A8 City Defender
1 STE Attack Wave 18:24
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