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Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Berzerk
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action, Shooter |
| Developer | Stern Electronics, Inc. |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Stern Electronics, Inc. and published by Atari, Berzerk arrived on the Atari 2600 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up, action and shooter elements.
Among the 72 2600 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Berzerk 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 dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Berzerk 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.
Berzerk walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Berzerk.
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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.
Berzerk FAQ
Who made Berzerk?
It was developed by Stern Electronics, Inc. and published by Atari.
Is Berzerk multiplayer?
Yes. Berzerk supports up to 2 players.
How long does Berzerk take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Berzerk 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 Berzerk 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.