In 1958, a horror science fiction film called “Space Master X-7” was released in the United States. Around twenty-five years later, in 1983, Fox’s video game publishing division announced a Space Master X-7 video game for the Atari 2600. The game was not based on the original film, as the programmer behind the project, David … Read more
Spider Fighter is a fixed shooter game for the Atari 2600, in which the player’s goal is to protect three pieces of fruit in each level. The player controls a blaster that moves left and right along the bottom of the screen, firing shots upwards towards four types of attackers. Each level has a set … Read more
Froggo’s release of Parker Brothers’ Amidar
Spider-Man is a vertical scrolling action game on the Atari 2600 where players control Spider-Man as he climbs a building to disarm bombs planted by the Green Goblin. Spider-Man can use his web lines to ascend either vertically or diagonally. Generic criminals inhabit the building, moving randomly between windows. A web fluid meter at the … Read more
In the Atari 2600 game Spitfire Attack, players assume the role of an American fighter pilot. The objective is to take down enemy aircraft, target enemy ammunition depots (resembling small black houses), and destroy enemy anti-aircraft guns (which appear somewhat like sundials). Players must avoid flying too low, or they’ll receive a low altitude warning; … Read more
In Springer for the Atari 2600, you take on the role of Springer the rabbit. Your objective is to hop from one cloud to another, gathering everything you can in order to reach the sun. To collect items or eggs, simply jump onto the clouds they’re on. If an egg hatches into a dragon, you … Read more
Sprint Master is an exhilarating racing game featuring an overhead view of the racetrack where two players compete to complete the required number of laps first. Occasionally, bonuses materialize on the track, which can improve your car’s traction or provide a short-lived speed increase. However, obstacles like oil slicks may also emerge, leading to loss … Read more
Spy Hunter is a vertically-scrolling driving game where players assume the role of a secret agent in control of a well-equipped sports car. The objective is to navigate the highway, eliminating as many enemy vehicles as possible while safeguarding civilian cars. The game employs a top-down viewpoint.
Clone of Atari 8-bit family game of the same name. NTSC version.