Atari Anniversary Edition Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Action

Atari Anniversary Edition

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreAction
DeveloperBackbone Entertainment
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Atari Anniversary Edition is an action game released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Infogrames.

Backbone Entertainment also made Disney's Dinosaur, Midway's Greatest Arcade Hits and Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits for the Dreamcast.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Atari Anniversary Edition 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.

Atari Anniversary Edition gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Atari Anniversary Edition walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Atari Anniversary Edition FAQ

Who made Atari Anniversary Edition?

It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Infogrames.

Is Atari Anniversary Edition multiplayer?

No. Atari Anniversary Edition is a single-player game.

How long does Atari Anniversary Edition take to play?

As an action game, Atari Anniversary Edition typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Atari Anniversary Edition 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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