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Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Atlantis
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Imagic |
| Publisher | Imagic |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Atlantis is a shoot 'em up released for the Atari 2600, developed by Imagic. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Imagic also made Demon Attack, Cosmic Ark and Riddle of the Sphinx for the 2600.
Atlantis 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
- you've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Atlantis 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.
Atlantis 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.
Atlantis FAQ
Who made Atlantis?
It was developed by Imagic.
Is Atlantis multiplayer?
Yes. Atlantis supports up to 2 players.
How long does Atlantis take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Atlantis 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 Atlantis 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.