Kool-Aid Man Intellivision box art

Intellivision · Action

Kool-Aid Man

SystemIntellivision
Released1983
GenreAction
DeveloperMattel Electronics
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Intellivision in 1983, Kool-Aid Man is an action game developed by Mattel Electronics.

It landed about 4 years into the Intellivision's life. Other notable Intellivision releases from 1983 include Defender, Beamrider and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Treasure of Tarmin. Among the 49 Intellivision action games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.

Mattel Electronics also made Utopia, Masters of the Universe: The Power of He-Man and B-17 Bomber for the Intellivision.

Kool-Aid Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the Intellivision 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 Kool-Aid Man 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.

Kool-Aid Man gameplay screenshot on Intellivision
In-game screenshot (Intellivision)

Kool-Aid Man walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Intellivision games today

Intellivision games reward patience: many are slower, more strategic designs than their Atari rivals. Official compilations have kept a large part of the library available on modern platforms.

Kool-Aid Man FAQ

When did Kool-Aid Man come out on the Intellivision?

Kool-Aid Man was released for the Intellivision in 1983.

Who made Kool-Aid Man?

It was developed by Mattel Electronics.

Is Kool-Aid Man multiplayer?

No. Kool-Aid Man is a single-player game.

How long does Kool-Aid Man take to play?

As an action game, Kool-Aid Man 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.

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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