Venture ColecoVision box art

ColecoVision · Action

Venture

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SystemColecoVision
GenreAction
DeveloperExidy, Inc.
PublisherColeco Industries, Inc.
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Venture is an action game released for the ColecoVision, developed by Exidy, Inc. and published by Coleco Industries, Inc..

Among the 47 ColecoVision action games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Exidy, Inc. also made Mouse Trap, Pepper II and Victory for the ColecoVision.

Venture 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
  • you've played the ColecoVision hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Venture 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.

Venture gameplay screenshot on ColecoVision
In-game screenshot (ColecoVision)

Venture walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Venture.

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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.

Venture FAQ

Who made Venture?

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

Is Venture multiplayer?

Yes. Venture supports up to 2 players.

How long does Venture take to play?

As an action game, Venture 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 Venture 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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