Venture

Venture is like Berzerk but worse. It's still a fun game, and it's theoretically an adventure, but so is Berzerk if you want it to be. It was released in 1982, but it probably could have been better than it is. 

Still, there is an unmistakable, hard-to-define quality that keeps players coming back for more in Venture.

Pitfall! Screenshots

Pitfall is the best game for the Atari.

Atari Galaxian Screenshots

Playing some Galaxian, one of the best home ports of arcade games on the 2600. I actually prefer this version to the arcade machine. The simple design and orange coloring remind me of an old CGA game. I managed to score 9600, just 400 short of my goal. I'm sure the world record is 10 million or something.

Ultimate RPG Sample Party

A warrior, wizard, engineer, and leprechaun. Exploring the starting town. In the final version you will be able to chose between 8 different classes, these plus warlock, skeleton, robot, and barbarian.

Missile Command Atari Settings

This table (below) will de-code the different game modes available on Missile Command for the 2600. Thanks to AtariAge.com for the typed up manual.

The official story:

1. YOUR COMMANDING ORDERS

Aliens from the planet of Krytol have begun an attack on the planet Zardon. The Krytolians are warriors out to destroy and seize the planet of Zardon. Zardon is the last of the peaceful planets. The Zardonians are skillful and hardworking people. Their cities are built-up and rich in resources. It is truly a planet void of crime and violence.

Zardon has built a powerful defense system. Several antiballistic missile bases have been established within the cities of Zardon. The Zardonians are ready for this attack, and are prepared to fight to save their cities. 

As base commander it is your responsibility to protect and defend six cities on the planet of Zardon. The Krytolians have begun firing interplanetary ballistic missiles. They are aiming at your cities and missile bases. Your only defense is to fire back with antiballistic missiles. But watch out, the Krytolians are sly, they also have cruise missiles. 

Cruise missiles look like satellites, but they are just as deadly as the interplanetary ballistic missiles. Use your antiballistic missiles (ABMs) to stop the enemy before your happy and harmonious planet is destroyed.

Table of Game Settings:

ONE-PLAYER GAME NO.     1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

FAST TARGET CONTROL     -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  C
SLOW TARGET CONTROL     X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  H
DUMB CRUISE MISSILE     X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  I
SMART CRUISE MISSILE    -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  L
FIRST WAVE              1  1  1  1  7  7  7  7 11 11 11 11 15 15 15 15  D



TWO-PLAYER GAME NO.     1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

FAST TARGET CONTROL     -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  C
SLOW TARGET CONTROL     X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  X  -  H
DUMB CRUISE MISSILE     X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  I
SMART CRUISE MISSILE    -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  -  -  X  X  L
FIRST WAVE              1  1  1  1  7  7  7  7 11 11 11 11 15 15 15 15  D

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Note: Games 17 and 34 are extremely easy settings meant for children. Source: manual.

Missile Command 56,910

My Missile Command high score for the Atari.

Atari Missile Command Screenshots

Atari Missile Command Screenshots.