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An item that has been used but is good condition. May have minor damage to jewel case or item cover, including scuffs, cracks, or scratches. The cover art and liner notes are included for a CD. VHS or DVD box is included. Video game instructions are included. No skipping on the CD or DVD, when played. No fuzzy or snowy frames on VHS tape, when played. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Region Code
NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
Release Year
1982
Rating
E-Everyone

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You can take a trip back in time, and enjoy the retro charm of a classic games console. River Raid for Atari 2600 is a classic vertically scrolling shooter game that can offer lots of excitement and adventure. It can bring the fun of vintage arcade games to your home console and offer hours of gameplay fun. In River Raid for Atari 2600, you control a fighter jet that is on a mission behind enemy lines. Your task is to fly down the river and shoot at fuel depots, helicopters, tankers, jets, and bridges. You gain points each time you destroy a structure or vehicle. Different enemy vehicles and structures have different difficulty levels, and you can earn more points by shooting difficult items. The gameplay does not offer enemy fire, but the game does end if you crash into enemy vehicles, structures, or the river bank. You can use the controller to move left and right, and the up and down joystick controls or the up and down buttons on a button controller let you move your jet either faster or slower. You must pay attention to your fuel supply throughout the game. If you do not regularly refuel your jet, the game will end, and you must start again. Activision originally released River Raid exclusively for the Atari 2600 home games console in 1982; however, the company later released the game for Atari 8 bit, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Intellivision, MSX, IBM PCjr, and ZX Spectrum systems as well. This Activision product is the original Atari River Raid game for the 2600 consoles, and it is not compatible with other systems. Although the game was banned in some countries upon its release due to the violent content, the content is very tame by modern standards. It is appropriate for a variety of age groups. River Raid for Atari 2600 was a revolutionary game in its time. It was designed to run on the 2600 console, which was one of the first home consoles to contain a microprocessor and use ROM cartridges. The gameplay was innovative, and it was one of the first games to include scrolling, non-repetitive terrain, and unpredictable enemy craft behavior. Although the action is limited when compared to modern console games, it is still a popular title with many vintage gaming fans. The algorithms are sophisticated enough to make the gameplay challenging, offering hours of gaming fun. It was hugely influential and served as an inspiration for shooter genre games for years to come. River Raid for Atari 2600 comes in a ROM cartridge format. Some sellers offer the cartridge on its own, whereas others also offer extras, such as original packaging and instruction manuals. You can purchase River Raid for your own vintage games library or buy the title as a gift for a friend who loves retro gaming.

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Publisher
Activision
eBay Product ID (ePID)
56248187

Product Key Features

Genre
Shooter
Platform
Atari 2600
Game Name
River Raid

Additional Product Features

Release Year
1982
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick

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    Wrapped well and shipped in time for Christmas, my hubby has enjoyed playing his favorite game from the past on his new Atari 2600+. Thank you!
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  • by jmcaffey1
    15 Nov, 2017Most favourable review

    Fun little nostalgic game

    Well it may not have the best graphics in the world compared to modern games you have to remember this game was made in 1982 but for $10 you sure can’t beat it.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: retrowonders

  • by silent_rain
    21 Aug, 2024

    Old School Classic

    In decent condition given the vintage here. The cartridge loaded instantly on my classic CX2600A's. Needed a little "coaxing" to get it running on the 2600+, but ultimately it gave in. :) The gameplay is everything good & bad about early 80s gaming on the bleeding edge of tech. No complaints here - happy to add this to my collection.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: kenhof-8

  • by gr8advantage
    23 Nov, 2016

    River Raid

    River Raid, originally conceived for the Atari 2600 and heavily ported, was successfully adapted to the Intellivision platform. A perfect blend of strategy and gamers' skill ensure repeat play and retro fun. A relatively expansive game due to its scarcity in the Intellivision platform is a must add for both gamers and collectors.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: relicvintageantiques

  • by lalau.us.ngnmjs3k
    07 Jan, 2019

    Loving it

    My husband and I are loving this game!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: steelersrule

  • by mattorama13
    05 Jul, 2016

    A mandatory title for your 2600 collection.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: 16-bit

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