Summary
- Release Year: 1983
- Genres: Adventure, Arcade
- Platforms: Atari 2600
- Developers: Activision
- Publishers: Activision, Polyvox
Oink! (1983)
Oink! is a classic arcade game released in 1983 by Atari, Inc. The game is based on the fairy tale of the three little pigs, and the player controls each pig one at a time as they try to protect their houses from the big bad wolf.
The game is played on a single screen, with the wolf at the bottom of the screen and the three pigs’ houses at the top. The wolf will blow a hole in one of the houses, and the player must quickly patch it up before the wolf can get in. New materials are located at the top of the screen, and the player must grab them and place them in the holes as they are formed.
The longer the player lasts, the tougher the wolf will become. The wolf will start out blowing slowly, but he will gradually speed up and become more difficult to stop. The player must also be careful not to run out of materials, as this will give the wolf an opportunity to get into the house and eat the pig.
If the wolf is able to get into the house, the pig will be eaten and the player will lose a life. The player has three lives, and if they lose all three lives, the game is over.
Oink! is a simple game to learn, but it is difficult to master. The player must be quick and accurate in order to keep the wolf out of the houses, and they must also be able to manage their resources carefully.
The game was a critical and commercial success, and it has been ported to a variety of platforms over the years. Oink! is still enjoyed by gamers today, and it is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of the 1980s.
Gameplay
Oink! is a single-screen game with simple but challenging gameplay. The player controls one of three pigs, and must protect their house from the big bad wolf. The wolf will blow holes in the house, and the player must quickly patch them up before the wolf can get in.
The player has three lives, and if they lose all three lives, the game is over. The player can earn extra lives by completing certain tasks, such as patching up all of the holes in a house without letting the wolf in.
The game becomes more difficult as the player progresses. The wolf will blow holes in the houses more quickly, and he will also become more difficult to stop. The player must be careful not to run out of materials, as this will give the wolf an opportunity to get into the house and eat the pig.
Graphics and sound
Oink! has simple but effective graphics. The characters are well-drawn and the colors are bright and vibrant. The game’s sound effects are also well-done, and they help to create a sense of atmosphere.
Overall
Oink! is a classic arcade game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game is simple to learn but difficult to master, and it offers a challenging and rewarding experience. The graphics and sound are well-done, and the game’s overall presentation is polished and professional. If you are a fan of classic arcade games, then Oink! is definitely worth checking out.
Tips for playing Oink!
- Be quick and accurate when patching up the holes in the houses.
- Don’t let the wolf get too close to the houses.
- Manage your resources carefully.
- Don’t be afraid to use the special items that are located at the top of the screen.
- Practice makes perfect! The more you play Oink!, the better you will become at it.
Additional information
- Oink! was developed by Atari, Inc. and released in 1983.
- The game was ported to the Atari 5200, Atari 7800, and Atari Lynx.
- Oink! was also released as part of the Atari Anthology compilation for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
- The game has been praised for its simple but challenging gameplay, its well-drawn graphics, and its catchy sound effects.
- Oink! is considered to be one of the classic arcade games of the 1980s.
Review Score
8/10
