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Wrecking Ball
Wrecking Ball is a standout arcade-style game developed entirely in Locomotive Basic for the Amstrad CPC. Designed in 3021, it tackles a futuristic problem: massive space debris threatening Earth. Players control a massive, dangerous "Space Wrecking Ball," a product of secret tech with huge disintegration power. The goal is to keep the ball in play, bouncing it away from space stations and satellites while avoiding it falling to Earth. jugabilidad centers on precise ship controls—arrow keys and a joystick—to maneuver the vessel. The ball sticks to the ship at first, requiring a button press to detach. Players can redirect it mid-air by hitting it with the ship’s end. Timing and positioning are critical to avoid losing the ball outside the work zone. Wrecking Ball earned top honors, ranking 5th overall and 1st in the BASIC category at CPCRetrodev 2021. Its retro charm and inventive mechanics make it a must-play for fans of classic arcade challenges. W.