Armor Ambush is a shooter developed by APh Technological Consulting, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 2600.
What Armor Ambush is
Armor Ambush is a shooter game developed by APh Technological Consulting and released in 1982. It was published by M Network. It is available on Atari 2600 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Armor Ambush is a game that gives players control over tanks that battle one another over terrain that offers varying degrees of texture and traversability. Dueling tanks was a theme familiar to owners of the Atari 2600 since Combat, the game packaged with nearly every Atari 2600 system, had a very similar premise. However, Armor Ambush expands upon the simple battles available to players of Combat. The field of battle occupies a region greater than the size of the screen. Additionally, players can drop mines on the battlefield by simultaneously pressing the fire button and pulling down on the joystick. The mines remain active for the duration of the battle, destroying either tank that runs…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are warfare.
What it launched against
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
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Quick answers
Armor Ambush — frequently asked questions
When did Armor Ambush come out?
Armor Ambush was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 2600.
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