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Combat: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Combat (1977): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Combat (1977) is a shooter, arcade video game developed by Atari, available on Atari2600. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 70/100 on IGDB.

What is Combat about?

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.

Key details

Combat was released in 1977 and supports multiplayer. Platforms: Atari2600. Developer: Atari.

Should you play Combat?

A solid 70/100 aggregate score makes Combat a safe pick for fans of shooter, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Combat?

Combat is a shooter, arcade game by Atari, released in 1977.

What platforms is Combat on?

Combat is available on Atari2600.

Is Combat good?

Combat has an aggregate score of 70/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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