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Atari 2600 · Action-Adventure / Action
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Certified classic
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 29 |
Released for the Atari 2600 in 1983, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is an action-adventure game developed by Atari. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1983 include Mario Bros., Halloween and The Activision Decathlon. Among the 12 2600 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
Atari also made Combat, Asteroids and Klax for the 2600.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the 2600's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Max Score | 08 |
|---|---|
| All Telephone Parts | 08 |
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
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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.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial FAQ
When did E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial come out on the 2600?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.
Who made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
It was developed by Atari.
Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial multiplayer?
No. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a single-player game.
How long does E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial take to play?
As an action-adventure game, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 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 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 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.