ColecoVision · 1983
War Room
A 1983 ColecoVision game that casts the player as a four-star general defending the United States from a nuclear attack.
- Publisher
- Publisher to verify
- Format
- Cartridge
- Genre
- shoot 'em up
- Released
- 1983
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Overview
The player commands air defenses against incoming threats in a single-player shoot 'em up built around missile-defense tension. War Room was written by Robert S. Harris and developed by North American Philips Consumer Electronics. It was published under the Probe 2000 label, which Philips used to release titles for systems other than its own.
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Why it matters
War Room is a notable example of a ColecoVision title released during a difficult period for the U.S. video game market. It also comes from a short-lived publishing effort that highlights the shifting company alliances of the early 1980s.
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The physical edition
A typical complete copy includes the cartridge and the original box, along with any included manual or insert for that specific regional edition. Exact package contents can differ by region, so compare the listed components against the item actually being sold.
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Playing it today
War Room is a single-player cartridge that runs on a ColecoVision or compatible ColecoVision hardware. Emulation is a practical option for players without original hardware, while physical cartridges require a working console and proper connection.