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Squeeze Box

Atari 2600 / VCS

Release Date: 1982

Action
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Description

"Squeeze Box" is an engaging action game released for the Atari 2600 console, designed to captivate players with its unique gameplay and challenging mechanics. Developed and published by U.S. Games in 1982, "Squeeze Box" places the player in the role of a prison inmate attempting to break down walls in order to escape from a steadily closing-in prison. Players must strategically remove sections of the wall by shooting at them, all the while avoiding or neutralizing patrolling guards who seek to hinder the player's progress. The game increases in difficulty as the walls close in faster and the guards become more aggressive, requiring quick reflexes and sharp strategic thinking to advance through the levels.

The game is notable for its straightforward yet addictively challenging gameplay, a hallmark of many classic Atari 2600 titles. "Squeeze Box" employs simple joystick controls but demands attention and quick decision-making from the player. It features multiple levels that increase in difficulty, adding to its replay value. Although not one of the most widely recognized games of the Atari 2600 library, "Squeeze Box" stands out for its unique premise and its representation of the action-puzzle genre during the early 1980s. The game is an interesting footnote in the history of video gaming, reflecting the era's experimental approach to game design and genre blending on home console platforms.

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  • GameBrainz ID:
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  • Date Added:
    2024-11-11 23:13:03
  • Last Updated:
    2024-12-06 13:51:09