Air Raiders
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| Air Raiders | |
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| Developer(s) | M-Network |
| Publisher(s) | Mattel |
| Designer(s) | Larry Zwick |
| Platform(s) | Atari 2600 |
| Release | 1982 |
| Genre(s) | Flight simulator |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Air Raiders is an action game developed by M-Network and published by Mattel. The game was released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. The game received mixed reviews from critics.
Gameplay
Air Raiders is a flight simulator whose the player has the view of an airstrip as seen from the cockpit of a jet fighter. The goal of the game was to shoot as many enemies as possible, while avoiding the enemy's cannon fire and landing safely before the fuel runs out.
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| The Atari Times | 80%[1] |
| AtariHQ | 5[2] |
Air Raiders was described as a highly underrated first-person jet fighter.[3] A review on Epinions said that the game was impressive.[4]
References
- ^ "Air Raiders". The Atari Times. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ "AGH Atari 2600 Review -- Air Raiders". AtariHQ. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ "Atari 2600 Reviews A-A by The Video Game Critic". Video Game Critic. June 1, 2004. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
- ^ Polenz, Chad (April 16, 2008). "I wish it played as well as it looked". Epinions. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
External links
- Air Raiders can be played for free in the browser at the Internet Archive
- Air Raiders at MobyGames
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