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Atari 2600 · Shooter / Shoot 'em Up
Air-Sea Battle
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1977 |
| Genre | Shooter, Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Sears |
| Publisher | Sears |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1977, Air-Sea Battle is a shooter developed by Sears. It blends shooter and shoot 'em up elements.
It belongs to the 2600's earliest wave of games. Other notable 2600 releases from 1977 include Combat and Blackjack. Among the 26 2600 shooters in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Sears also made Adventure, Breakout and Pelé's Soccer for the 2600.
Air-Sea Battle supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Air-Sea Battle is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Air-Sea Battle 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-Sea Battle FAQ
When did Air-Sea Battle come out on the 2600?
Air-Sea Battle was released for the Atari 2600 in 1977.
Who made Air-Sea Battle?
It was developed by Sears.
Is Air-Sea Battle multiplayer?
Yes. Air-Sea Battle supports up to 2 players.
How long does Air-Sea Battle take to play?
As a shooter, Air-Sea Battle 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-Sea Battle 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.