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"King Kong" for the Atari 2600, developed by Tigervision in 1982, is an early example of a licensed video game based on the famed movie character King Kong. In this platform-style game, players control a character who must rescue a damsel in distress from the clutches of the titular giant ape, King Kong, who has climbed a series of platforms. The objective is to navigate these platforms, avoiding obstacles and enemies, including tanks and planes, to reach King Kong at the top and save the damsel.

The game was notable for being one of the first Atari 2600 games produced by a third-party developer—Tigervision, which was a subsidiary of Tiger Electronics. Although "King Kong" did not achieve the same iconic status as some other games from its era, it was an important part of the early landscape of licensed video games. Its mechanics and design were indicative of the platform genre's evolution on home consoles. Despite having fairly basic graphics and sound, as was typical for the time, "King Kong" for the Atari 2600 provided a fun and challenging experience that capitalized on the popularity of its legendary film counterpart.

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