ColecoVision · Shoot 'em Up / Action
River Raid
| System | ColecoVision |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Developed by Activision, River Raid arrived on the ColecoVision as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
Among the 18 ColecoVision shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Activision also made Pitfall!, Keystone Kapers and H.E.R.O. for the ColecoVision.
River Raid supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing River Raid is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
River Raid 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.
River Raid FAQ
Who made River Raid?
It was developed by Activision.
Is River Raid multiplayer?
Yes. River Raid supports up to 2 players.
How long does River Raid take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, River Raid 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 River Raid 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.