Adventure
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Adventure is a video game for the Atari 2600 video game console, released in 1980. In the game, the player controls a square avatar whose quest is to hunt an open world environment for a magical chalice, returning it to the golden castle. The game world is populated by roaming enemies: dragons, which can eat the avatar; and a bat, which randomly steals and hides items around the game world. Adventure was designed and programmed by Atari employee Warren Robinett, and published by Atari, Inc. At the time, Atari…
Kit's verdict · 6.8/10
Primitive but historically huge.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- First console action adventure
- Clever item puzzles
- Famous easter egg
Not so much
- Very basic graphics
- Short
Play it if gaming historians and retro fans.
Skip it if anyone who wants modern visuals.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Adventure doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Use keys to open castles of the same color.
- The bat steals and swaps items, so keep an eye on it.
- Use the bridge to cross walls.
- The magnet pulls items toward it.
- Kill dragons by touching them with the sword.
- Game 3 places items randomly, so expect surprises.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
Tap a secret to reveal it.
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Trivia
- Warren Robinett created it, inspired by Colossal Cave Adventure.
- He hid his name because Atari didn't credit programmers.
- It appears in the novel and movie Ready Player One.
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