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"Halloween" for the Atari 2600, released in 1983 by Wizard Video Games, is an adaptation of the classic horror film by the same name. In this survival horror game, players assume the role of a babysitter who must save children from the murderous Michael Myers who prowls the dark, maze-like house. The gameplay involves navigating through multiple rooms on two floors of the house, trying to lead the children to safe rooms while avoiding Michael Myers. The game's tension is heightened by the chilling theme music from the movie, which plays when Myers is near, adding a layer of suspense that was quite innovative for its time.

The release of "Halloween" is notable for being one of the earliest video games to use a movie license, an idea that was still relatively new in the early 1980s. Wizard Video, primarily a film distributor, ventured into the gaming industry with "Halloween" and another horror-themed game, capitalizing on the popularity of the genre. However, due to the graphic nature of the game, which included scenes of decapitation when Myers catches the babysitter, "Halloween" was controversial and contributed to the debates around violence in video games. The game was sold in a plain box with a simple label, possibly to save costs and avoid drawing too much attention in stores. Despite its limited distribution and controversy, "Halloween" has since become a collector's item due to its rarity and unique place in the history of licensed video games.

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