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Raft Rider

Atari 2600 / VCS

Release Date: 1983

Action
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Description

"Raft Rider" is an action-packed video game released for the Atari 2600/VCS by U.S. Games in 1982. In this riveting adventure, players navigate a rickety log raft down a relentless, scrolling river filled with numerous obstacles and challenges. The goal of the game is to steer the raft to avoid crashing into logs, islands, and whirlpools while snatching up valuable gold nuggets along the way. The river's current becomes quicker and the obstacles become more difficult to dodge as the game progresses, making quick reflexes and sharp decision-making crucial for high scores.

The gameplay in "Raft Rider" offered a distinct experience at the time of its release, prominently featuring horizontal scrolling which was an innovative use of the Atari 2600's capabilities. This game stood out due to its quirky concept of riding a log down a river, which was less common in the era dominated by space shooters and simple sports simulations. Despite not gaining the landmark status of some contemporaries, "Raft Rider" nevertheless carved a niche for itself among the extensive library of Atari 2600 titles, providing gamers with hours of engaging river-riding escapades that tested both their timing and tactical skills.

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  • Date Added:
    2024-11-11 23:13:00
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