Konami published only a handful of games for the Atari 2600, and Marine Wars, from 1983, was its last North American release for the console. It is a naval shooter in which your battleship slides along the bottom of the screen lobbing shells at enemy ships on the horizon and, in later scenes, at bombers overhead.
The game rotates through four kinds of scene: ships by day, ships by night, ships and planes by day, and the same mix at night. Night stages are the interesting twist, since distant targets stay hidden until an explosion lights up the sea. Enemy numbers grow with each scene, three hits sink your ship, and an extra battleship arrives every 5,000 points. The visuals are modest, but the night battles give it more character than its plain premise suggests, and it is generally rated as the most playable of Konami's three 2600 cartridges.
Tips for Marine Wars
In night scenes, fire just after an explosion, when enemy positions are briefly visible.
When planes appear, deal with bombs and torpedoes heading your way before chasing distant ships.
How to Play Marine Wars
Click Play Now to launch Marine Wars directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Left and Right move the battleship and Z fires shells. Enter starts or resets and Shift selects one- or two-player games. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Marine Wars free to play?
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What console is Marine Wars for?
Marine Wars was originally released for the Atari 2600. On RetroVault.GG, you can play it online in your browser without needing the original console.
What genre is Marine Wars?
Marine Wars is a strategy game. It was made for the Atari 2600.
Can I play Marine Wars on my phone?
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