Dec
River Raid 1982
Why it still holds upToday, fuel that is always running out makes each stretch of river a choice between lining up a pass over a depot and clearing what is in the way.
1982 games that still hold up
Games
Dec
River Raid 1982
Why it still holds upToday, fuel that is always running out makes each stretch of river a choice between lining up a pass over a depot and clearing what is in the way.
May
Moon Patrol 1982
Why it still holds upA jump at one moment and a brake at the next are all it asks, so a short session still gets you a full run.
Deadline 1982
Why it still holds upA cast that acts on its own makes it feel like an investigation in progress, and that atmosphere is still what it offers.
Atlantis 1982
Why it still holds upStart it today and three fixed guns, with a city that shrinks with every miss, turn each wave into a choice of which ship to shoot first.
Jan
Ms. Pac-Man 1982
Why it still holds upA maze that changes color between levels still gives a chase a new look today.
Feb 20
Dig Dug 1982
Why it still holds upDigging your own tunnels and dropping rocks on enemies is a plan that is still fun to carry out.
Aug
BurgerTime 1982
Why it still holds upBuilding burgers while being chased is a clear goal, and it is still easy to pick up.
Zaxxon 1982
Why it still holds upJudging height from a shadow still makes every wall a test of the eye.
Jul
Joust 1982
Why it still holds upOne button and one rule, the higher lance wins, are still quick to understand.
Sep 16
Pole Position 1982
Why it still holds upOne lap to qualify and one race against the clock still make the rules clear at a glance.
Jun
Donkey Kong Junior 1982
Why it still holds upDodging enemies from vine to vine still holds the attention.
Sep
Pitfall! 1982
Why it still holds upA jungle trek against the clock is a goal that is still easy to grasp today.