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"Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a video game developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600 console, released in 1982. It is based on the popular Steven Spielberg film of the same name starring Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. In this action-adventure game, players take on the role of Indy as they embark on a quest to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant. The gameplay is notable for being one of the first video games to incorporate a narrative structure and elements of an adventure game, requiring players to use items and solve puzzles to advance, rather than relying solely on action.

The game was pioneering for its time, introducing concepts such as inventory management and the use of multiple screen layouts to represent different areas of the game's world. Players navigate through various environments, from city markets to trap-filled caves, requiring careful thought and strategy to overcome obstacles and enemies. A noteworthy feature of the game is the inclusion of two different controller inputs; players use one joystick to move Indy and the other to manage their inventory and use items, adding a layer of complexity and interaction. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was one of the early examples of a video game directly adapted from a movie, and it played a role in setting the stage for numerous movie-based video games that followed.

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