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Game dossier

Halo 2600

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A compact Atari 2600 action-adventure inspired by Halo

The briefing

About this game

Halo 2600 is an original homebrew game for the Atari 2600, created by Ed Fries and published in physical cartridge form by AtariAge. Set in the Halo universe, it places players in control of Master Chief as he battles the Covenant on a dangerous artificial ring world.

This non-scrolling action-adventure combines room-based exploration with shooting across 64 playfields. Players must locate hidden keys to unlock force-fields, acquire a weapon, overcome varied enemies, and reach the final boss encounter.

Game Details

  • Platform: Atari 2600
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Shooter
  • Developer: Ed Fries
  • Publisher: AtariAge
  • Release date: July 1, 2010