Pitfall II: Lost Caverns, released in 1984 for the Atari 2600, is the sequel to the popular platform game Pitfall! (1982). Both games were developed and programmed by David Crane, featuring the character Pitfall Harry as a jungle explorer. In Pitfall II, players are introduced to a larger game world that includes vertical scrolling, swimmable … Read more
Megamania gameplay Megamania gameplay resembles that of Astro Blaster, but rather than being aliens or spaceships the enemies are various objects such as hamburgers, bow ties, and steam irons. The object is to shoot them down before the energy bar at the bottom of screen is depleted, all while avoiding the oncoming enemies and their … Read more
Keystone Kapers is a video game developed by Activision for the Atari 2600, released in April 1983. The game was designed by Garry Kitchen, who also created other popular games for the platform. In Keystone Kapers, the player takes on the role of Keystone Kelly, a police officer whose mission is to catch the thief … Read more
Kaboom! is an action video game developed and published by Activision for the Atari 2600 in 1981. The game was designed by Larry Kaplan, one of the co-founders of Activision. In Kaboom!, the player takes on the role of a “Bucket Brigade” member, attempting to catch bombs dropped by the “Mad Bomber” using a set … Read more
H.E.R.O. (Helicopter Emergency Rescue Operation) is a video game developed by John Van Ryzin and published by Activision for the Atari 2600 in 1984. In the game, the player takes on the role of a rescue worker equipped with a helicopter backpack and various tools to save victims trapped in a mine. The mine consists … Read more
Atari 2600 Ice Hockey offers a two-on-two ice hockey experience. Each team consists of a goalie and an offensive player, though the goalie is not restricted to the goal area. Similar to the actual sport, the goal is to gain possession of the puck and shoot it into the opponent’s goal to score points. When … Read more
Grand Prix for the Atari 2600, designed and programmed by David Crane, offers a thrilling and engaging Formula One racing experience. With four race tracks inspired by real-life circuits, players can test their skills across varying difficulty levels. These tracks include Watkins Glen International, Brands Hatch, Bugatti Circuit, and Circuit de Monaco. The top-down perspective … Read more