Description

"Ixion" is a video game originally developed and published by Sega for arcade platforms, and it was later adapted for the Atari 2600 console, which was released around 1983. This adaptation, however, was unique because it was one of the unfinished games that never saw commercial release until prototypes of it emerged much later, becoming a fascinating piece of video game history and collector's item. Set in a mythological universe, "Ixion" involves the quest to capture the cities of Troy, represented by rotating puzzle-like structures. Players control a spaceship maneuvering through the cosmos, facing various obstacles and enemies in an effort to align and secure pieces of these rotating puzzles to successfully capture the city.

Gameplay in "Ixion" for the Atari 2600 involved using the joystick to navigate your spaceship across screen-boundaries that wrap around, adding a strategic layer to the movement and encounter system. The primary goal was to dock with the central rotating puzzle structure by matching the pattern correctly, while simultaneously defending against enemies and managing limited fuel resources, which added a layer of urgency to the gameplay. The puzzle aspect involved aligning a series of blocks to match a predetermined pattern, challenging players' spatial awareness and quick thinking. Although it never officially released, "Ixion" for the Atari 2600 remains a notable example of the era's experimental approach to game design, blending traditional shooting elements with puzzle-solving in a myth-inspired setting.

Title

Ixion - Title

Close

Gameplay

Ixion - Gameplay

Close