The ASCII Control Pad was a unique game released for the original Playstation in 1971. The game's story revolves around a group of aliens who have crash-landed on Earth and are trying to repair their spaceship using various materials found on the planet.
Gameplay involves controlling a character with an ASCII control pad, which can only move left or right across the screen. The objective is to collect as many space rocks as possible while avoiding obstacles such as trees and hills.
The game's simplicity lies in its straightforward controls and minimal graphics, making it a classic example of early console gaming.