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River Raid: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

River Raid (1982): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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River Raid (1982) is a shooter, racing, arcade video game developed by Activision, available on colecovision, Atari2600, Atari8bit, C64, ZXS, intellivision, PC, Atari5200. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 82/100 on IGDB.

What is River Raid about?

Mission: Code Name River Raid. Jet down the river. Break the enemy blockade and blast the bridges to halt enemy troop advances. Terrain: Code Name River of No Return. An ever-changing, ever-challenging waterway. Expect huge islands, narrow channels and treacherous bays crawling with enemy choppers, tankers and jets. Weaponry: Code Name StratoStrafer. Your B1 StratoWing Assault Jet has been retrofitted with sophisticated, rapid-fire guided missiles. Your craft is super-sensitive to the stick. Accelerate, slow or bank radically with only a touch. Tactics: Jet low to the river to avoid radar. Stop periodically at depots to refuel. A warning claxxon will alert you. Top speed! Best of luck!

Key details

River Raid was released in 1982 and supports single player. Platforms: colecovision, Atari2600, Atari8bit, C64, ZXS, intellivision, PC, Atari5200. Developer: Activision.

Should you play River Raid?

A solid 82/100 aggregate score makes River Raid a safe pick for fans of shooter, racing, arcade.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is River Raid?

River Raid is a shooter, racing, arcade game by Activision, released in 1982.

What platforms is River Raid on?

River Raid is available on colecovision, Atari2600, Atari8bit, C64, ZXS, intellivision, PC, Atari5200.

Is River Raid good?

River Raid has an aggregate score of 82/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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