Originally an arcade release by Konami, Coleco brought this unique platformer to the Atari 2600 in 1983. You play as a determined explorer trying to scale a series of cliffs to reach a mythical bird at the peak. Instead of jumping, you rely on a harpoon gun to shoot ropes onto higher ledges and climb your way up, all while dodging the aggressive dinosaurs and cavemen patrolling the platforms.
How to Play
Your objective is to reach the flashing bird at the top of each level before the timer runs out. Move your explorer left or right along the ledges, and use the trigger to fire your rope at an angle toward the platform above. Once the rope is secured, push up to climb. If you are caught in a tight spot, you can also stun enemies briefly to slip past them safely.
| Joystick control: | ||
| Player 1: | Player 2: |
| joystick | ↑↓←→ | TGFH |
| trigger | Spacebar | A |
| turbo | Del | . |
| RESET | F12 | F12 |
| SELECT | F11 | F11 |
| Pause | Alt+P | Alt+P |
| black-white / color mode: F2 | ||
| paddle / joystick mode: Alt+L | ||
Tips
- Your rope fires at a fixed angle, not straight up. You must position yourself carefully before shooting so you do not miss the ledge.
- If an enemy grabs your rope while you are climbing, they will slide down towards you. Climb quickly to the top to drop them before they touch you.





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