London Blitz 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Action / Strategy

London Blitz

Deep cut

SystemAtari 2600
GenreAction, Strategy
DeveloperAvalon Hill
PublisherAvalon Hill
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Avalon Hill, London Blitz arrived on the Atari 2600 as an action game. It blends action and strategy elements.

Avalon Hill also made Death Trap, Out of Control and Shuttle Orbiter for the 2600.

London Blitz is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing London Blitz is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

London Blitz gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

London Blitz 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.

London Blitz FAQ

Who made London Blitz?

It was developed by Avalon Hill.

Is London Blitz multiplayer?

No. London Blitz is a single-player game.

How long does London Blitz take to play?

As an action game, London Blitz 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 London Blitz 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.

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