“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
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
Warring Worms is an Atari 2600 video game based on the classic arcade game Blockade, where players win a round by forcing the opponent to crash into a wall. In Warring Worms, players control worms armed with cannons that fire shots to either kill the opponent or take out a block of the “trail” left … Read more
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
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, 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
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.