Threshold

Commodore 64 · 1983 · WOR

Publisher: Sierra On-Line · Developer: On-Line Systems · Genre: Shooter

Threshold is a classic shoot 'em up where you control a spaceship at the bottom of the screen and blast enemy formations at the top. The challenge comes from a limited fuel supply, which only refills after clearing several waves. On top of that, your ship's laser is prone to overheating – every shot raises the heat bar. Once it maxes out, you can't fire and must wait for it to cool down, all while your fuel keeps draining. This creates constant tension between attacking and managing your resources.