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ColecoVision · Action
Oil's Well
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Sierra |
| Publisher | Sierra On-Line |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Sierra and published by Sierra On-Line, Oil's Well arrived on the ColecoVision as an action game.
Among the 47 ColecoVision action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Sierra also made Threshold, Learning with Leeper and Sammy Lightfoot for the ColecoVision.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Oil's Well is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Oil's Well walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Oil's Well.
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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.
Oil's Well FAQ
Who made Oil's Well?
It was developed by Sierra and published by Sierra On-Line.
Is Oil's Well multiplayer?
No. Oil's Well is a single-player game.
How long does Oil's Well take to play?
As an action game, Oil's Well 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 Oil's Well 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.