My Slow Descent Into Loserhood -- River Raid Atari 2600

My Slow Descent Into Loserhood - My Atari Games

RIVER RAID (Activision)

Rating: 8.0
High Score (So Far): 16670

Ah, the days when aviation was a gentelman's pursuit...

And killing was as respected a profession as midwife, or perhaps ombudsman...

Dude, I hope the airplane in this game is killing nazis, or else this game is quite sick. The plane swerves this way and that and shoots down boats and helecopters, and pretty much anything else it sees.

But for some reason this plane can't fly over land (left) or fly overtop of bridges (below). Oh well, I will once again suspend disbelief.

But isn't that just loser talk?

Out of all the games I own (about 100), this is the only one that 3 people were battling for top score in. What does that tell you?

Just believe that the plane is flying in a long, green canyon. Just believe that it must fly at water level. Just believe that fuel is left lying around at the ready on waterways.

Just believe, my friend. Just believe. If you harp on the little things you will miss one of the most fun games for Atari.

And for some reason, this game is more conducive to competition than any other. This is likely because the gameplay is riveting (not much time is spent on boring levels), and the action is quick.

All in all, the Wright brothers are sleeping soundly in their coffins tonight.

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