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Atari 2600 · Strategy / Action
Sorcerer's Apprentice
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1983 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Sorcerer's Apprentice is a strategy game released in 1983 for the Atari 2600, developed by Atari. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the 2600's life. Other notable 2600 releases from 1983 include Mario Bros., E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Halloween. Among the 15 2600 strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Sorcerer's Apprentice is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sorcerer's Apprentice is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Sorcerer's Apprentice 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.
Sorcerer's Apprentice FAQ
When did Sorcerer's Apprentice come out on the 2600?
Sorcerer's Apprentice was released for the Atari 2600 in 1983.
Who made Sorcerer's Apprentice?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Sorcerer's Apprentice multiplayer?
No. Sorcerer's Apprentice is a single-player game.
How long does Sorcerer's Apprentice take to play?
As a strategy game, Sorcerer's Apprentice 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice 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.