Atari 2600 · Adventure
Swordquest: Earthworld
Deep cut
| System | Atari 2600 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Atari |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Swordquest |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Atari, Swordquest: Earthworld arrived on the Atari 2600 in 1982 as an adventure game.
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 7 2600 adventure games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Swordquest series; on the 2600 you can also try Swordquest: Fireworld and Swordquest: Waterworld. Atari also made E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Combat and Asteroids for the 2600.
Swordquest: Earthworld 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've played the 2600 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Swordquest: Earthworld is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Swordquest: Earthworld 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.
Swordquest: Earthworld FAQ
When did Swordquest: Earthworld come out on the 2600?
Swordquest: Earthworld was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982.
Who made Swordquest: Earthworld?
It was developed by Atari.
Is Swordquest: Earthworld multiplayer?
No. Swordquest: Earthworld is a single-player game.
How long does Swordquest: Earthworld take to play?
As an adventure game, Swordquest: Earthworld 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 Swordquest: Earthworld 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.