Worm War I is a game released for the Atari 2600 in 1982 by 20th Century Fox. It is a hybrid of a fixed shooter and a vertically-scrolling game. In the game, the player controls a tank that can move horizontally and vertically, shooting at giant worms and other obstacles that move down the screen. … Read more
Yars’ Revenge is a video game developed and published by Atari for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was designed by Howard Scott Warshaw, who also created the infamous E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial game for the same platform. Yars’ Revenge quickly became Atari’s best-selling original title for the 2600 and is considered one of the console’s … Read more
“Z-Tack” is an Atari 2600 shoot ’em up game developed by Onbase Co., based in Asia, and released under the Bomb label in 1983. In this game, players pilot an extraterrestrial spacecraft tasked with demolishing military bases concealed within city structures across six distinct urban landscapes. Critics gave the game mixed reviews, often referring to … Read more
Winter Games by Epyx for the Atari 2600 starts with a pleasant rendition of the Olympic theme, allowing up to eight players to select countries to represent. Each of the seven events demands distinct techniques. The game begins with an attractive yet challenging Slalom event. Next is the Bobsled, which features an overhead view of … Read more
As you progress through the game, the enemies become more numerous and harder to defeat. You will encounter enemy dragons, wizards, and other creatures that will try to stop you from reaching your goal. In addition to the crystals, you can also collect power-ups such as shields and invincibility to help you on your journey. … Read more
Wabbit is an Atari 2600 farming simulation game with shoot ’em up elements, where players control a female character named “Billie Sue.” Her farm is overrun by rabbits that are feasting on her carrot crop. To protect the harvest, players must throw rotten eggs at the invading rabbits before they can carry the carrots off-screen. … Read more
CBS decided to pull the plug on Wings mere weeks before it was ready to be released when they closed down cartridge development on October 23rd 1983. The decision was made so late that promotional material (hats and scarves) and even a commercial had been made. (source: AtariMania.com)