Missile Command (Europe)

Getting Started

When you start Missile Command on Game Boy Color, you control three missile batteries placed across the bottom of the screen. Your goal is to intercept waves of incoming missiles that rain down from the top. Each battery has a limited supply of anti-missiles, so you need to conserve and aim carefully. Use the D-Pad to move a crosshair cursor around the screen, then press the A button to fire a counter-missile from the nearest battery toward that spot.

The core loop is simple but tense: enemy missiles appear in groups, and you must prioritize which ones to destroy. If any missile lands, it wipes out a section of your city or a battery. You have three bases (cities) to protect; lose them all and the game ends. Some versions also include bonus points for shooting down planes or extra missiles. The game increases difficulty with faster and more numerous missiles as you progress.

New players should focus on firing early and leading targets, as missiles travel in a straight line. Don't waste shots on missiles that are already too close to the ground. The Game Boy Color version retains the arcade's score-based progression, and there is no save feature each session is a fresh challenge. If you're used to the arcade, the controls feel slightly different on a small screen but remain responsive.