Caverns of Mars 2600

Description

MARS HAS DECLARED WAR ON TERRA IV! In 4014, Earth and Mars are locked in brutal war. Martians have devised a strategy to end the conflict by destroying Earth’s Terra IV planet—with their terrifying NegaBomb! Five of these bombs are deep inside the Martian caverns, awaiting their final destination. To sabotage this plan, you must skillfully navigate your HELICON X space fighter through the catacombs, activate the NegaBombs, and escape to the surface before they explode! This new 2600+ release adds new challenges to the original, with an all-important save feature, making it a worthy successor to the original Atari 8-bit computer release. • First-ever release of Caverns of Mars on the 2600 platform • New save feature • Vintage packaging artwork by original Atari artist Pat McCormack • Programmed by John W. Champeau, a talented member of Atari’s homebrew community • Compatible with Atari 2600+, 2600, 7800+, and 7800 consoles

Features

• This new 2600+ release adds new challenges to the original, with an all-important save feature, making it a worthy successor to the original Atari 8-bit computer release.
• This game version was developed by a talented member of Atari’s homebrew community. Now it is getting a well-deserved official Atari release.
• Atari+ Platform games and accessories are backward and forward compatible. Consoles, accessories, and games work together and are also compatible with most original accessories and cartridges.