Combat is an arcade developed by Atari, released 11 September 1977 on Atari 2600.
What Combat is
Combat is an arcade game developed by Atari and released in 1977. It is available on Atari 2600 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Combat is an early video game by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600. It was based on two earlier black-and-white coin-operated arcade games produced by Atari. Combat had color graphics and numerous gameplay variations. The 27 game modes featured a variety of different combat scenarios, including tanks, biplanes, and jet fighters. The tank games had interesting options such as bouncing munitions ("Tank-Pong") and invisibility. The biplane and jet games also allowed for variation, such as multiple planes per player and an inventive game with a squadron of planes versus one giant bomber.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players.
Official trailer
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Screenshots
All media
Dlc
Quick answers
Combat — frequently asked questions
When did Combat come out?
Combat was released on 11 September 1977 for Atari 2600.
Does Combat have multiplayer?
Yes. Combat supports multiplayer.
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