Game: Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600| Release: September 30th, 1998| Genre: Compilation| Publisher: Activision| Developer: Gray Matter

Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600 is a video game compilation developed and published by Activision for the PlayStation console in 1998. The game includes a collection of classic games originally released for the Atari 2600 console, which was popular in the 1980s.

The compilation includes 30 games, all of which were developed by Activision during the 1980s. Some of the most popular titles included in the compilation are Pitfall!, River Raid, Keystone Kapers, and H.E.R.O. These games were among the most successful and innovative titles released for the Atari 2600, and helped establish Activision as a major player in the video game industry.

Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600 features updated graphics and sound, as well as some additional features that were not present in the original versions of the games. For example, the game includes a save feature that allows players to save their progress at any point in the game, making it easier to pick up where they left off.

The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon its release. Many praised the collection for its nostalgic value, and for giving players a chance to relive some of the classic games of their youth. The updated graphics and sound were also well-received, as they helped to bring the games into the modern era without sacrificing their classic charm.

However, some critics felt that the game was somewhat limited in its scope. While the collection includes some of the most popular and iconic games from the Atari 2600 era, it doesn’t offer much in the way of new content or additional features. Some also felt that the updated graphics and sound were not significant enough to justify the purchase of the compilation for those who already owned the original games.

Overall, Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600 is a solid compilation that offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane for fans of classic video games. While it may not offer much in the way of new content or significant updates, it remains a must-have for anyone looking to relive the golden age of gaming on the Atari 2600.

here is the full list of games included in Activision Classic Games for the Atari 2600:

  1. Atlantis
  2. Barnstorming
  3. Boxing
  4. Bridge
  5. Checkers
  6. Chopper Command
  7. Cosmic Commuter
  8. Crackpots
  9. Dolphin
  10. Dragster
  11. Enduro
  12. Fishing Derby
  13. Freeway
  14. Frostbite
  15. Grand Prix
  16. H.E.R.O.
  17. Kaboom!
  18. Keystone Kapers
  19. Laser Blast
  20. Megamania
  21. Pitfall!
  22. Plaque Attack
  23. Pressure Cooker
  24. Private Eye
  25. River Raid
  26. Seaquest
  27. Skiing
  28. Sky Jinks
  29. Spider Fighter
  30. Stampede

All of these games were originally developed and published by Activision for the Atari 2600 console during the 1980s, and are considered some of the most popular and innovative games of that era.

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