🎮 Play Conquest of Mars Online (Atari 2600)

Name: Conquest of Mars
Availability: InStock
Author: Atari Program Exchange

🕹️ GAME CONTROLS

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

💡 Tip: You can also connect any USB / Bluetooth Gamepad controller!

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🎮 VISUAL CONTROLLER MAPPING & GAMEPAD DIAGRAM Auto-Detect: Active

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Game info: 👁️ 143 plays

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Game title:	Conquest of Mars
Platform:	Atari 2600
Author (released):	Atari Program Exchange (1981)
Genre:	Action, Shooter
Mode:	Single-player
Game size:	16 kB
Emulator Core:	ATARI2600
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for Conquest of Mars:

Different online emulators are available for Conquest of Mars. Select an emulator core below for optimal performance:

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
Atari 2600 (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
Javatari / Stella JS Engine	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Game description:

Conquest of Mars is a vertical-scrolling shooter published by Atari Program Exchange for the Atari 2600 in 1981. Piloting a spacecraft into subterranean alien complexes, players navigate narrow cavern passages while clearing defenses and dodging rock obstacles.

How to Play

Guide your ship downward through winding Martian caverns, destroying enemy installations and avoiding collision with cavern walls.

Controls

Use the Arrow keys (↑ ↓ ← →) to steer, press Spacebar to fire, and press Del for turbo speed. Additional browser controls include F11 (Select), F12 (Reset), and Alt+P (Pause).

Tips

Align your ship with cavern openings before descending into tight corridors to prevent wall collisions.
Destroy turrets high on the screen to avoid getting trapped by overlapping enemy fire.

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🎮 GAMEPLAY OBJECTIVES & HOW TO PLAY

Objective: Complete levels, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and beat the final boss.
Starting Game: Click the emulator screen above or press Space / Enter to launch.
Saving Progress: Use the built-in emulator save state hotkeys or auto-save feature.
Full Screen: Press Alt + Enter or click the fullscreen icon on the toolbar.

💡 PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Lag / Stutter: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings.
Audio Mute: Click inside the game screen to activate WebAudio sound synthesis.
Multiplayer: Connect two USB controllers or use WASD (P2) + Arrow Keys (P1).

Frequently asked questions about Conquest of Mars

Who made Conquest of Mars?

Conquest of Mars was published by Atari Program Exchange, released in 1981.

What kind of game is Conquest of Mars?

Conquest of Mars is a action, shooter game for the Atari 2600.

Can two people play Conquest of Mars?

No. Conquest of Mars is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Conquest of Mars load?

The Conquest of Mars ROM is 16 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Which emulators can run Conquest of Mars?

Conquest of Mars runs on Atari 2600 and Javatari / Stella JS Engine. You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Move / D-Pad:	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Fire / Action (A):	`X` or `K`
Jump / Special (B):	`Z` or `J`
Start / Select:	`Enter` / `Shift`

Move / WASD:	`W` `S` `A` `D`
Fire / Action (A):	`B` or `I`
Jump / Special (B):	`V` or `U`
Start / Select:	`T` / `R`

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