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"Funky Fish" for the Atari 2600 / VCS is an arcade-style shooter released by UA Limited in 1983. In this underwater adventure, players control a fish on a mission to defend its aquatic realm against an onslaught of alien sea creatures. By spitting bubbles, players capture the enemy sea life, which comes in various malevolent forms, each type exhibiting unique behaviors and requiring different strategies to defeat. The primary objective is to survive through waves of these hostile entities, accumulate points, and progress through increasingly challenging levels. The game's design features rudimentary but charming graphics characterized by vibrant colors, which was typical of the Atari 2600's capabilities.

The game's development and release were during a period when the video game industry began to experience market saturation, leading to the infamous video game crash of 1983. "Funky Fish" is often regarded as an obscure title due to its limited production and availability, making it a sought-after rarity among classic video game collectors today. The title did not achieve widespread fame or high sales upon its initial release, in part because of timing and its release by the lesser-known publisher, UA Limited. Despite these challenges, "Funky Fish" has gained a cult following in the retro gaming community, cherished for its quirky gameplay and as a historical piece reflecting the challenging economic circumstances of its era in video gaming.

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