River Raid is an arcade developed by Activision, released 1 December 1982 on Xbox 360, Atari 2600, Atari 5200 and ColecoVision. The main story takes about 1 hrs to finish.
What River Raid is
River Raid is an arcade game developed by Activision and released in 1982. It is available on Xbox 360, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Legacy Mobile Device, MSX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Mission: Code Name River Raid. Jet down the river. Break the enemy blockade and blast the bridges to halt enemy troop advances. Terrain: Code Name River of No Return. An ever-changing, ever-challenging waterway. Expect huge islands, narrow channels and treacherous bays crawling with enemy choppers, tankers and jets. Weaponry: Code Name StratoStrafer. Your B1 StratoWing Assault Jet has been retrofitted with sophisticated, rapid-fire guided missiles. Your craft is super-sensitive to the stick. Accelerate, slow or bank radically with only a touch. Tactics: Jet low to the river to avoid radar. Stop periodically at depots to refuel. A warning claxxon will alert you. Top speed! Best of luck!
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
How long it takes, and what that costs
The main story runs about 1 hrs.
What it launched against
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All media
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Quick answers
River Raid — frequently asked questions
When did River Raid come out?
River Raid was released on 1 December 1982 for Xbox 360, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, Legacy Mobile Device, MSX, PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.
How long does it take to beat River Raid?
The main story of River Raid takes around 1 hrs.
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