Antarctic Adventure ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Racing / Action

Antarctic Adventure

Certified classic

SystemColecoVision
GenreRacing, Action
DeveloperKonami
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by Konami and published by Coleco Industries, Inc., Antarctic Adventure arrived on the ColecoVision as a racing game. It blends racing and action elements.

Among the 9 ColecoVision racing games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Konami also made Frogger, Time Pilot and Gyruss for the ColecoVision.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the ColecoVision's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Antarctic Adventure is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Antarctic Adventure gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

Antarctic Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Playing ColecoVision games today

The ColecoVision's library is small but rich in faithful coin-op conversions, and homebrew developers still release new cartridges for it today.

Antarctic Adventure FAQ

Who made Antarctic Adventure?

It was developed by Konami and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Is Antarctic Adventure multiplayer?

No. Antarctic Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Antarctic Adventure take to play?

As a racing game, Antarctic Adventure 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 Antarctic Adventure 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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