Demon Attack is a game for the Atari 2600 developed by Imagic in 1982. Although it is said to be inspired by the 1979 arcade game Galaxian, its gameplay and visuals are more closely related to some waves from the 1980 arcade game Phoenix. This similarity led to a lawsuit from Atari, Inc., who had … Read more
Demons to Diamonds is a fixed shooter game for the Atari 2600 that can be played in both single-player and multiplayer modes. In the game, players control a laser base at the bottom of a multi-row playfield. They use a paddle controller to move the base from side to side and the action button to … Read more
Donkey Kong, released in 1981 by Nintendo and reissued by Atari in 1988, is an arcade platform video game that was the first to feature jumping. The game set the template for the future of the platform genre. Donkey Kong was one of the first arcade games with multiple stages and was considered the most … Read more
In the game “Cosmic Creeps,” the player must protect the Cosmic Kids from the Cosmic Creeps as they escape a decaying planet, in order to save civilization from destruction. The game is divided into two parts: The Voyage and The Rescue. In the Voyage, the player begins at the bottom in an Orbinaut and must … Read more
Overview “Crazy Climber” is a pioneering arcade game that debuted in 1980, introducing a vertically scrolling challenge that captivated players. Its unique gameplay, requiring the use of two joysticks to navigate the climber up the facade of skyscrapers, set a new precedent. This control scheme was innovative, with one joystick managing the left side of … Read more
In Atari 2600’s Crypts of Chaos, the goal is to battle monsters within the crypts, collect treasures, and successfully escape. The starting depth in the crypt depends on the game selection. Choosing game one, two, three, or four places you at levels five, nine, thirteen, or one, respectively. You have various weapons at your disposal: … Read more
“Custer’s Revenge” is a controversial adult-themed action game developed by American Multiple Industries and released for the Atari 2600 in November 1982. The game attracted significant criticism for its offensive content, specifically the objective involving an assault on a Native American woman. It has been widely condemned by critics and is often cited as one … Read more
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Dark Cavern is a maze-based game for the Atari 2600 where players must navigate through a labyrinth filled with robots, bats, and spiders. The primary objective is to find and pick up a gun that is randomly placed within the maze. This gun provides the player with a limited number of shots to fend off … Read more