E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) is a strategy, adventure video game developed by Atari, available on Atari2600. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 48/100 on IGDB.
What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial about?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (also referred to simply as E.T.) is a 1982 adventure video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 2600 video game console. It is based on the film of the same name, and was designed by Howard Scott Warshaw. The objective of the game is to guide the eponymous character through various screens to collect three pieces of an interplanetary telephone that will allow him to contact his home planet. It is widely regarded as the worst game ever made and one of the major contributing factors to the near death of the video game industry in 1983.
Key details
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982 and supports single player. Platforms: Atari2600. Developer: Atari.
Should you play E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
Reviews are mixed, but E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial retains a dedicated player base among strategy, adventure fans.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of game is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a strategy, adventure game by Atari, released in 1982.
What platforms is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is available on Atari2600.
Is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial good?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial has an aggregate score of 48/100 from critics and players on IGDB.



