Quadrun is a video game for the Atari 2600, where the objective is to destroy enemies, known as “captors,” and rescue friendly characters, called “runts,” who are trying to escape from the arena’s central building. The player character is invincible but has a limited supply of their weapon, an energy ball that destroys enemies upon … Read more
In Atari 2600’s Quest for Quintana Roo, you play as Yucatan Sam, an adventurer on a mission to explore the temple of Quintana Roo and find the hidden treasure within its vault. The game begins with you climbing the temple’s exterior, avoiding poisonous snakes and deadly lightning bolts along the way. Once inside the temple, … Read more
In Atari 2600’s Quick Step, a kangaroo and a squirrel compete to earn points by jumping on trampolines. The screen displays an array of trampolines that scroll downward. Initially gray, trampolines turn pink and become active when they reach the top of the screen. Each time a character jumps on a trampoline, it changes color … Read more
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
In Atari 2600’s Planet Patrol, you embark on a mission to locate and annihilate enemy fuel depots. Your spaceship flies to the left while you control its vertical movement. At the outset, you must shoot larger, red enemy ships and dodge smaller, blue missiles. Avoid shooting the black ship; instead, dock with it to refuel … Read more
Plaque Attack is a classic arcade-style game that tests players’ reflexes and hand-eye coordination. It’s a simple game that is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for gamers of all ages. Players must use their tube of toothpaste to protect their teeth from harmful food particles that are trying to eat away … Read more
Licensed by Taito
PAL version released by Gakken.
In Popeye for the Atari 2600, the player takes on the role of Popeye, attempting to win Olive Oyl’s affection by collecting tokens of her love as she drops them from the top of the screen. To progress to the next level, the player must collect the required number of tokens while avoiding various obstacles. … Read more
Pressure Cooker is a cooking video game for the Atari 2600 that puts the player in the role of a chef tasked with assembling hamburgers according to customers’ orders. As hamburgers move through an oven and onto a conveyor belt, the player must catch the appropriate toppings for each order and place them on the … Read more