Rampage 2600 box art

Atari 2600 · Platformer / Action

Rampage

SystemAtari 2600
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperBally Midway
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesRampage
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Atari 2600, Rampage is a platformer developed by Bally Midway and published by Activision. It blends platformer and action elements.

Among the 31 2600 platformers in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Rampage series. The series also appears on other systems with Rampage (NES) and Rampage World Tour (N64). Bally Midway also made Omega Race, Tapper and Gorf for the 2600.

Rampage supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Rampage 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.

Rampage gameplay screenshot on 2600
In-game screenshot (2600)

Rampage 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.

Rampage FAQ

Who made Rampage?

It was developed by Bally Midway and published by Activision.

Is Rampage multiplayer?

Yes. Rampage supports up to 2 players.

How long does Rampage take to play?

As a platformer, Rampage 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 Rampage 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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