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River Raid
Year1982
Decade1980s
GenreShooter
PlatformAtari 2600
DeveloperCarol Shaw
PublisherActivision
1980s

River Raid

1982 · Shooter · Atari 2600

Overview

River Raid is a 1982 shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Activision for the Atari 2600, designed by Carol Shaw. The player controls a fighter jet over the River of No Return in a raid behind enemy lines. The goal is to navigate the flight by destroying enemy tankers, helicopters, fuel depots and bridges without running out of fuel or crashing.

Deep Dive

River Raid is a 1982 shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Activision for the Atari 2600, designed by Carol Shaw. The player controls a fighter jet over the River of No Return in a raid behind enemy lines. The goal is to navigate the flight by destroying enemy tankers, helicopters, fuel depots and bridges without running out of fuel or crashing.