“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
In the game Word Zapper, the player takes control of a spaceship-like craft known as the “Zapper”. The Zapper is capable of moving across the screen and firing in three directions – up, left, and right. The objective of the game is to shoot the letters that spell out the current word in the correct … Read more
When you spot a bug in one of the boxes, quickly step on it, or you’ll lose a life. However, if a butterfly appears, do not step on it, or you’ll lose a life as well. This game can have you hopping around at a rapid pace. Although it’s possible to play with a joystick, … Read more
Wabbit is an Atari 2600 farming simulation game with shoot ’em up elements, where players control a female character named “Billie Sue.” Her farm is overrun by rabbits that are feasting on her carrot crop. To protect the harvest, players must throw rotten eggs at the invading rabbits before they can carry the carrots off-screen. … Read more
Supports the AtariVox NTSC version.
In Atari 2600 Wall Jump Ninja, the player takes on the role of a ninja and must learn the legendary technique of the “wall jump”. The game features difficulty switches that toggle the presence of lava and hard mode. The player must jump and hold the fire button to jump higher while avoiding spikes and … Read more
Supports the AtariVox PAL version.
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
Warlords resembles a combination of Breakout and Quadrapong (an early Atari arcade game); up to four players play the game at the same time, and the “castles” in the four corners of the screen are brick walls that can be broken with a flaming ball. Warlords gameplay Warlords is a battle between four warlords, 1-4 … Read more
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