Adventure Classic
Atari 2600 · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Riddle of the Sphinx
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Imagic |
| Publisher | Imagic |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Imagic, Riddle of the Sphinx arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and adventure 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 12 2600 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
Imagic also made Demon Attack, Cosmic Ark and Trick Shot for the 2600.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
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 Riddle of the Sphinx 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.
Riddle of the Sphinx 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.
Riddle of the Sphinx FAQ
When did Riddle of the Sphinx come out on the 2600?
Riddle of the Sphinx was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Riddle of the Sphinx?
It was developed by Imagic.
Is Riddle of the Sphinx multiplayer?
No. Riddle of the Sphinx is a single-player game.
How long does Riddle of the Sphinx take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Riddle of the Sphinx 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 Riddle of the Sphinx 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.