Countermeasure (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Atari, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | Atari, Inc. |
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| Platform(s) | Atari 5200 |
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| Genre(s) | Action, shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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Countermeasure is a 1983 shooter video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. for the Atari 5200. The game was released in February 1983.
Gameplay
Countermeasure is an action game in which players control a tank.[1]
Development
Countermeasure was developed for the Atari 5200, and is one of the few exclusive titles for the system.[2] The game's cover art was created by Terry Hoff.[3]
Countermeasure was released in February 1983.[4][5]
Reception
Countermeasure received mixed reviews.
A review in the February 1983 issue of Computer Entertainer called the game "a superb combination of war-game action and strategic planning", and praised the depth and replay value of the gameplay.[4]
In a retrospective review, Brett Weiss called the gameplay "slow and dull", and criticized the game's graphics and high difficulty. He unfavorably compared the game to Combat (1977) for the Atari 2600.[1][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Atari, Inc. (1982). "Countermeasure (Atari 5200) Manual". Atari, Inc.
- ↑ Weiss, Brett (2007). Classic Home Video Games, 1972-1984: A Complete Reference Guide. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3226-4. Retrieved 3 July 2025. Search this book on
- ↑ Lapetino, Tim (2016). Art of Atari. Dynamite Entertainment. p. 146. ISBN 978-1-5241-0103-9. Search this book on
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "The Video Game Update - Availability Update". Computer Entertainer. Vol. 1 no. 11. VTO Inc. February 1983. p. 16. ISSN 0890-2143.
- ↑ "Atari Age - 5200 Flash" (PDF). Atari Age. Vol. 1 no. 5. The Atari Club. January–February 1983. p. 17.
- ↑ Weiss, Brett. "Countermeasure (Atari 5200) Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on 14 November 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2025. Unknown parameter
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