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Atari 2600 · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Communist Mutants from Space
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Arcadia Corporation |
| Publisher | Starpath Corporation |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Arcadia Corporation and published by Starpath Corporation, Communist Mutants from Space arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
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 72 2600 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.
Arcadia Corporation also made Phaser Patrol for the 2600.
Communist Mutants from Space supports up to 4 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 Communist Mutants from Space 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.
Communist Mutants from Space 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.
Communist Mutants from Space FAQ
When did Communist Mutants from Space come out on the 2600?
Communist Mutants from Space was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Communist Mutants from Space?
It was developed by Arcadia Corporation and published by Starpath Corporation.
Is Communist Mutants from Space multiplayer?
Yes. Communist Mutants from Space supports up to 4 players.
How long does Communist Mutants from Space take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Communist Mutants from Space 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 Communist Mutants from Space 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.