Atari is delighted to announce that pre-orders are open for a limited-edition silver box Fatal Run 2600 cartridge. Fatal Run was one of the very last original 2600 games published by Atari in 1990, and was distributed as a European exclusive. This special edition includes box art from acclaimed pop-culture artist Butcher Billy, featuring striking retro-futuristic imagery. 500 copies are available for pre-order on atari.com for $59.99 USD until December 26th, or until they are sold out, exclusively in the United States.
More about Fatal Run
Following an apocalyptic event, you are responsible for driving from community to community delivering anti-radiation medicines to survivors across a desolate wasteland. During your travels, you’ll navigate perilous obstacles and fight off other vehicles — raiders who want to steal the vaccines. To help you fight off your attackers, and limit 8-bit people explosions, you’ll collect power-ups as you drive, including dynamite, rockets, machine guns, oil slicks, smoke screens, nitro speed-boosts, and ‘death crystals’ which make your car immune to damage from collisions.
Pay attention to your vehicle’s gauges, as you’ll need to monitor your tire, engine, and armor conditions. Should you neglect needed repairs, you’ll face decreased speed and impossible handling, all of which make it easier for raiders to catch up. Earn funds on successful runs and enjoy the benefits of repairs and upgrades from local shops. And remember, don’t let your ammo run low!
Fatal Run‘s 32 levels of combat were made possible by its 32kB size, the largest official game ever widely released on a 2600 cartridge.
You can pre-order the Fatal Run Collectible 2600 cartridge via Preorder now: https://atari.com/products/fatal-run-limited-edition
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