Atari 2600 · Strategy
Artillery Duel
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Xonox |
| Publisher | Xonox |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Xonox, Artillery Duel arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1983 as a strategy game.
It landed about 6 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1983 include Mario Bros., E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Halloween. Among the 15 2600 strategy games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Xonox also made Chuck Norris Superkicks, Ghost Manor and Tomarc the Barbarian for the 2600.
Artillery Duel supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Artillery Duel is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Artillery Duel 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.
Artillery Duel FAQ
When did Artillery Duel come out on the 2600?
Artillery Duel was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.
Who made Artillery Duel?
It was developed by Xonox.
Is Artillery Duel multiplayer?
Yes. Artillery Duel supports up to 2 players.
How long does Artillery Duel take to play?
As a strategy game, Artillery Duel 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 Artillery Duel 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.