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Atari 2600 · Puzzle
Atari Video Cube
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| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Atari, Atari Video Cube arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as a puzzle game.
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 14 2600 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Atari Video Cube is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Atari Video Cube 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.
Atari Video Cube FAQ
When did Atari Video Cube come out on the 2600?
Atari Video Cube was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Atari Video Cube?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Atari Video Cube multiplayer?
No. Atari Video Cube is a single-player game.
How long does Atari Video Cube take to play?
As a puzzle game, Atari Video Cube 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 Atari Video Cube 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.