Play A-Team, The Online

Game Overview

Okay, so The A-Team on Atari 2600 is exactly what you’d expect from an 80s TV tie-in—chaotic, kinda janky, but weirdly fun if you’re into that era. You control the team (or just one guy, depending on how you look at it) running through blocky enemy bases, shooting bad guys and rescuing hostages with all the grace of a pixelated tank. The controls are stiff, but that’s part of the charm—you’ll miss shots, bump into walls, and probably yell at the screen a few times.

It’s not deep, and the graphics are about as basic as it gets, but there’s something satisfying about blasting through waves of enemies while that classic theme plays in your head. If you grew up with the show or just love Atari’s rough-around-the-edges style, it’s a fun little time capsule. Just don’t go in expecting anything close to modern gameplay.

Honestly, half the appeal now is laughing at how ridiculous it all looks—but that’s retro gaming for you.