Up’n Down is a vertically scrolling game with a pseudo-3D perspective. Players control a purple dune buggy, resembling a Volkswagen Beetle, as it moves along a single-lane path. Using the joystick, pressing up or down adjusts the buggy’s speed, while pressing left or right changes lanes at intersections. The “jump” button enables the buggy to … Read more
It’s a prototype. Activision never made a game out of this demo, the sunset was later used in the background of Barnstorming, Chopper Command, Seaquest and Pitfall II – Lost Caverns. (source: AtariMania.com)
Venture is an action game with a fantasy theme. Each level features a playable overhead map view. When entering a room depicted on the map, the game zooms in so that the room occupies the entire screen. Players control a round smiley-face character named Winky, whose objective is to gather treasures from each room. Winky … Read more
Video Jogger is an exercise-focused game that utilizes the Foot Craz pad and provides on-screen visuals. One lap around the track is approximately 35 yards. To start, step on the green dot on the pad. There are two tracks: the upper track is slower, while the lower track is faster. Alternate between stepping on the … Read more
Tunnel Runner, released in 1983 for the Atari 2600, is a first-person maze game offering two gameplay modes. GAME1 is a campaign mode with pre-designed levels, while GAME2 generates random mazes for each level. The player navigates a maze from a first-person perspective, aiming to find and use the exit door within a specific time … Read more
Turmoil is a fast-paced shooter. You pilot a ship that is trapped within a chamber of seven tunnels. Your ship can only move up and down along a vertical corridor connecting the tunnels. You are not alone, however. A variety of enemies travel along these tunnels, focused on destroying you. Therefore, the ultimate objective of … Read more
Tutankham is a 1982 arcade game developed by Konami and ported to the Atari 2600 in 1983. Players assume the role of an explorer looting the maze-like tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. The explorer faces various dangers, including asps, vultures, parrots, bats, dragons, and curses, all of which can kill upon contact. The explorer’s laser … Read more
Atari 2600 Universal Chaos is an action-packed game where you pilot your battle coup through the streets of Phenix to engage and eliminate the invading Morn’ spacecraft. To start the game, follow these steps: Use your joystick to control your battle coup, moving it in the desired direction (up, down, right, or left). Holding the … Read more