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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

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E.T. searches for the pieces of his phone while avoiding capture and managing his energy.

The briefing

About this game

In E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, E.T. must find the scattered pieces of his phone so he can call home and be collected by his spaceship.

Exploring pits is central to the game. E.T. can levitate out after collecting items, but must avoid falling back in. Reese's Pieces restore his constantly depleting energy, while dead flowers found in some pits can be revived for extra points. Evil scientists and agents roam the area, attempting to capture E.T. and steal the phone parts he carries.

Game Details

  • Release date: July 1, 1982
  • Platforms: Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20
  • Genres: Adventure, Strategy
  • Developer: Atari
  • Publisher: Atari