AstroChase is an action game released in 1982 for the Atari 5200 console. Developed by First Star Software, it stands out with its unique gameplay that involves piloting a spacecraft to defend Earth from an onslaught of enemy ships. With its single-player mode, the game challenges players to destroy the incoming 'Mega-Mines' that threaten the planet. Featuring colorful graphics for its time and an engaging, albeit repetitious, gameplay loop, AstroChase is regarded as a classic from the early era of video gaming with its distinctly arcade-style space shooting genre.