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- Space Invaders. One of the first shooting games ever, Space Invaders' lines of lurking aliens appeared in arcades before it became the first arcade game officially licensed for a console.
- Kaboom! Activision's Kaboom! (1981) became another million seller. The game starred a mad bomber who dropped bombs, which the player caught with three buckets at the bottom of the screen.
- Combat. Combat (1976) was one of the first Atari games. It contained 27 games in one, each representing different forms of combat, but all using tanks, jets, or biplanes as vehicles with weapons capability.
- Demon Attack. Imagic—a company that started with an "I" before starting with an "I" was cool—released Demon Attack (1982) for several consoles and computers, including Commodores, TRS-80, and of course, Atari 2600.
- Adventure. Released in 1979, Adventure is widely recognized as one of the first action-adventure games ever created. In this game, you play as a courageous warrior navigating through a maze-like kingdom in search of a hidden chalice.
- Pitfall! is a beloved side-scrolling platform game that captured the hearts of gamers in 1982. As the adventurer Harry, you embark on a thrilling journey through the jungle, avoiding treacherous obstacles like quicksand, rolling logs, and deadly scorpions.
- Missile Command. In 1980, Missile Command took the gaming world by storm as a thrilling arcade shooter. Your mission is to defend cities from a relentless barrage of incoming missiles.
- Yars' Revenge. Yars' Revenge, released in 1981, offers a unique blend of shooter and maze game elements. You assume the role of a Yar, a cosmic insect-like creature seeking revenge against the evil Qotile.
Oct 3, 2023 · What Makes an Atari Game the Best? Atari games are not just about pixels and beeps. They represent the dawn of home gaming, bringing joy to millions. The best Atari games offer engaging gameplay, innovative mechanics, and a dose of nostalgia. 7 Essential Buying Criteria for Atari Games 1. Gameplay. At the heart of any great Atari game is its ...
Aug 27, 2024 · From space shooters to sports titles, and racing games to platforming, the Atari 2600 had it all. Not only did the Atari 2600 bring the immense popularity of arcade titles into players' own homes, but it was also home to many more games that never saw arcade releases.
Dec 13, 2021 · 30 Best Atari Games, Ranked. Long before PlayStation, Xbox, Wii and even the classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the various consoles produced by the Atari Corporation were the undisputed champs of home-based gaming.
Jan 5, 2023 · 11 classic Atari arcade games you still need to play. The joy of sticks… and spinners… and yokes… and terrifying tank-like contraptions
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Feb 23, 2021 · The Atari 2600 may be seriously dated by today's standards, but, surprisingly enough, some of its best games are as enjoyable as they were in the 80s.
