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"Room of Doom" is a classic video game developed for the Atari 2600 / VCS console by CommaVid, Inc., and was released in 1982. The game is an action shooter where players are trapped in a series of increasingly challenging rooms filled with deadly traps and enemies. The primary objective is to survive by avoiding or shooting the threats, which include guns mounted on walls and other hazards that move unpredictably. Players must navigate through these perils to reach treasure chests or find safe spots within the room. Each room presents a different layout and set of challenges, creating a tense and engaging gameplay experience as players try to either shoot the threats for points or strategically time their movements to avoid danger.

"Room of Doom" was noteworthy for its time due to its use of multiple static screens and the variety of enemy attack patterns, which was a novel feature for many games of that era. The game can be played solo or with another player in a cooperative mode, a feature that added depth and appeal, heightening the game’s replay value. Each player must choose whether to act selfishly or to cooperate, as both players compete for a higher score but are also reliant on each other's success to progress through the increasingly difficult rooms. The game did not gain major commercial success but has since been viewed as a cult classic among Atari enthusiasts for its challenging gameplay mechanics and innovative design elements. "Room of Doom" represents a notable example of early video game design that helped lay the groundwork for subsequent action and survival games on the platform.

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