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Airlock

The player is trapped in a crashed nuclear submarine which has begun taking on water. They need to escape by making their way up the levels of the submarine one at a time. Each floor has two hatch keys that…

31 December 1982

Airlock is an arcade developed by Data Age, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600.

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What Airlock is

Airlock is an arcade game developed by Data Age and released in 1982. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The player is trapped in a crashed nuclear submarine which has begun taking on water. They need to escape by making their way up the levels of the submarine one at a time. Each floor has two hatch keys that need to be collected in order to unlock the elevator to the next level. There is a time limit, though; if you take too long the floor will flood and you'll be unable to escape. Due to the crash, the torpedoes on board the submarine are now loose and wander across the floor as the boat shakes. The player will need to jump over any torpedoes that cross their path, or they will be stunned momentarily and lose precious time.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Airlock launched on 31 December 1982, within three weeks of Trashman, King Kong, Evolution and Xevious.

Released around the same time: Trashman, King Kong, Evolution, Xevious.

Official trailer

Gameplay video thumbnail

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

Airlock — frequently asked questions

When did Airlock come out?
Airlock was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does Airlock have multiplayer?
Yes. Airlock supports multiplayer.

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