X-Man
Adult-themed game unrelated to the X-Men.
Game origin: 3rd party
Zaxxon
Zaxxon is an iconic isometric shooter game that was developed and released by Sega in 1982. The game features a unique perspective, as the player pilots a ship through heavily defended space fortresses from an isometric viewpoint. The objective is to navigate through various obstacles and enemies, while shooting down enemy spacecraft and destroying key … Read more
Z-Tack
“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
Wall-Defender
Wall-Defender, released in 1983, is a single-player shoot ’em up game designed for the Atari 2600. In this game, the player is responsible for defending a fortress consisting of multiple walls from relentless alien kamikaze assaults. Players control a character that moves along the walls, firing missiles to eliminate incoming attackers. The exterior wall can … Read more
Warplock
As you navigate your spacecraft to the farthest corners of the galaxy, along the edges of hyperspace and hypertime, you find yourself caught in a Space/Time Warp that paralyzes your vessel. Suddenly, a group of space pirates appears, intent on destroying you and your crew. Your Tachyon Launcher remains functional, firing deadly particles at faster-than-light … Read more
Wing War
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
Wings
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)
Winter Games
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
Wizard of Wor
Wizard of Wor, an arcade game launched in 1980 by Midway, allows up to two players to battle together in a series of mazes filled with monsters. Players clear each maze by eliminating the creatures, and the game was adapted for the Atari 2600 by Roklan Corporation. The objective is for the players’ characters, known … Read more