Atari 2600 · 1982
Atlantis
Defend the legendary city from waves of Gorgon invaders in this 1982 fixed-screen shooter.
- Publisher
- Imagic
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- arcade
- Released
- 1982
01
Overview
You command the sentry posts protecting Atlantis as Gorgon vessels descend in tightening patterns. Destroy them before they fire and raze the city's districts, with smaller craft scoring higher. The pace builds as enemy waves grow faster and more numerous.
02
Why it matters
Atlantis was a standout early hit for Imagic, helping establish the studio's reputation in the Atari 2600's third-party era. Its tight fixed-screen design captured the Missile Command-style defense loop that defined a slice of mid-1980s console play.
03
The physical edition
A complete Atari 2600 copy typically includes the cartridge in its box with the instruction booklet and any included inserts or labels. The title shipped with different box and cartridge cover designs, so packaging varies by edition rather than the game itself.
04
Playing it today
The game runs well on original hardware or any 2600 emulator with standard controllers. Expect a simple but escalating difficulty curve that rewards quick reaction and pattern reading.