Developed by Data Age in 1982, Journey Escape is a unique action game for the Atari 2600 that tasks you with escorting the famous rock band to their escape vehicle after a concert. You must guide all five band members safely past a gauntlet of hazards that drain their hard-earned cash, including starry-eyed groupies, aggressive photographers, and shifty promoters.
How to play
The game plays as a top-down vertical scroller. Your objective is to weave each band member through the crowds and reach the Scarab escape vehicle before your money runs out. Use the arrow keys to maneuver past obstacles; any contact with enemies will drain your funds and slow your progress. Keep an eye out for loyal roadies and the band’s manager, who will temporarily shield you from the mob and grant bonus cash to keep your run alive.
Tips
- Prioritize the Manager: Grabbing the manager grants a massive cash bonus and temporary invulnerability. Go out of your way to touch him whenever he appears on screen.
- Choose Your Collisions: If you are trapped and must hit an obstacle, always steer into a groupie rather than a photographer or promoter. Groupies drain significantly less money from your total.
- Stay Central: Keep your character near the middle of the screen when the path is clear to give yourself the most time to react to obstacles spawning from the edges.
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