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About the Game Pitfall! is a platform video game designed by David Crane for the Atari 2600 and released by Activision in 1982. The player controls Pitfall Harry and is tasked with collecting all the treasures in a jungle within 20 minutes. The world consists of 255 screens which are horizontally connected in a flip … Read more
Overview Victory Announcement: Spectra-warriors, rejoice! The long battle against the planet Spectra’s invaders, the Morpuls, has finally ended. These foes have retreated to Tzoris, but our quest for justice isn’t over. Now, armed with our secret weapon, the Spectron, it’s time to strike back and honor our fallen. Introducing the Spectron: Our latest arsenal addition, … Read more
Crossbow Overview “Crossbow” is an innovative light gun shooter game, initially launched in arcades by Exidy in 1983 and subsequently brought to the Atari 2600 by Atari Corporation. This game stands out for its unique control mechanism, which involves a positional gun designed to mimic the look and feel of a full-sized crossbow, offering players … Read more
Overview Released for the Atari 2600 in 1983, “Crackpots” is a game where players step into the shoes of Potsy, a dedicated gardener in Brooklyn. In this game, Potsy’s building is under siege by an army of bugs attempting to infiltrate through six windows. The player’s objective is to guide Potsy along the rooftop, strategically … Read more
Cosmic Swarm for Atari 2600 Overview: In the vast expanse of space lies WAYPOINT, a major interstellar trading hub operated by a small crew at a strategic crossroads among the stars. It’s a role that promises tranquility but hides unexpected dangers. Lurking within one of its compartments, a colony of giant, alien, mineral-eating termites from … Read more
Communist Mutants from Space Overview Game Development “Communist Mutants from Space” is a classic fixed shooter game, crafted by Stephen H. Landrum for the Atari 2600, utilizing the Starpath Supercharger cassette add-on for enhanced gameplay. Released in 1982 by Starpath (originally known as Arcadia), the game is often compared to “Galaxian,” albeit with more diverse … Read more
Atari 2600 Condor Attack Overview By Ultravision Earth Base Command Directives In an advanced future, a million years ahead, Earth faces a catastrophic event. An intergalactic conflict has led to a massive space-time explosion, regressing civilization to the Stone Age. Humanity, now in its most primitive form, faces the resurrected Condor, a creature from a … Read more
About “Commando Raid” for Atari 2600 “Commando Raid” is an engaging, full-color, arcade-style game for a single player, developed for play on the Atari Video Computer System or the Sears Video Arcade. In this game, players defend their structures against an onslaught of android commando raiders. These adversaries emerge suddenly, aiming to seize the buildings … Read more
Atari 2600 Coconuts: A Jungle Adventure Dive into the wild with “Coconuts,” where Coco the mischievous monkey is causing chaos by throwing coconuts at Stanley I. Presume, our fearless jungle explorer. It’s your mission to help Stanley dodge these aerial attacks. Watch out, though; Coco’s antics escalate with your success, making the coconuts come at … Read more
Atari 2600 Chuck Norris Superkicks Instructions Embark on an adventure in an exotic Oriental setting as “Chuck Norris,” on a mission to rescue a prominent leader held captive in an ancient monastery. Begin your quest as a novice with a White Belt, striving to master karate and earn a Black Belt to gain entry into … Read more