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Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up
Air Raid
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Men-A-Vision |
| Publisher | Men-A-Vision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Men-A-Vision, Air Raid arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as a shoot 'em up.
It landed about 5 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1982 include Custer's Revenge, River Raid and Haunted House. Among the 72 2600 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Air Raid is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Air Raid walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 2600 games today
Most 2600 games are built for short, score-chasing sessions, which makes them perfect for a quick nostalgia hit. Original hardware is cheap and plentiful, the Atari 2600+ reissue plays original cartridges on modern TVs, and official collections such as Atari 50 bundle many first-party classics.
Air Raid FAQ
When did Air Raid come out on the 2600?
Air Raid was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Air Raid?
It was developed by Men-A-Vision.
Is Air Raid multiplayer?
No. Air Raid is a single-player game.
How long does Air Raid take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Air Raid typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Air Raid on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.