Description

"Atlantis II" is an arcade-style shooter developed by Imagic for the Atari 2600/VCS, serving as an enhanced version of the original "Atlantis" game. Released in the early 1980s, this title places players in the role of defenders of the mythical underwater city of Atlantis. The gameplay involves controlling fixed gun turrets situated on the edges of the screen to fend off an onslaught of enemy warships and flying crafts intent on destroying the city. Unique to "Atlantis II" are its faster game pace and significantly more difficult enemy attack patterns, designed to challenge even the most skilled players of the original game.

A notable aspect of "Atlantis II" isn’t just its gameplay enhancements but its history within gaming culture. The game was not sold commercially, but instead was used in a special competition organized by Imagic. Players of the original "Atlantis" who achieved high scores were invited to send in photos of their television screens displaying their achievements. In return, they received a copy of "Atlantis II" to compete for even higher scores. This competition version used slightly different scoring to better differentiate player skill levels. "Atlantis II" thus remains a rare and highly sought-after collectible among retro gaming enthusiasts, symbolizing an early example of competitive video gaming and community engagement by a video game publisher.

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