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Atari 2600 · Platformer / Action
Bobby Is Going Home
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Bit Corp. |
| Publisher | Bit Corp. |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Bit Corp., Bobby Is Going Home arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1983 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.
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 31 2600 platformers in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Bit Corp. also made Sea Monster, Mission 3000 A.D. and Snail Against Squirrel for the 2600.
Bobby Is Going Home is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bobby Is Going Home is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Bobby Is Going Home 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.
Bobby Is Going Home FAQ
When did Bobby Is Going Home come out on the 2600?
Bobby Is Going Home was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.
Who made Bobby Is Going Home?
It was developed by Bit Corp..
Is Bobby Is Going Home multiplayer?
No. Bobby Is Going Home is a single-player game.
How long does Bobby Is Going Home take to play?
As a platformer, Bobby Is Going Home 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 Bobby Is Going Home 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.