Play Atomic Runner (Europe) Online
You play as a radioactive miner sliding around like he’s on butter, blasting mutants with a clunky arm cannon while jumping like he just got startled. The janky controls somehow turn into a weirdly satisfying rhythm once you stop fighting them.
Atomic Runner came out on the Sega Genesis in 1992, published by Data East. It was one of those games that felt a little different from the usual platformers or shooters of the time, with a strange charm and a unique visual style that stood out without trying too hard to fit in.
You control Chelnov, a miner transformed by radiation, who automatically runs forward through each stage. Your main goal is to survive the mutant-filled levels and defeat the boss at the end of each one. You can shoot in eight directions, jump (though the jump is floaty and takes some getting used to), and even slide quickly to dodge attacks. The pacing is fast and relentless, with enemies swarming from all sides, and the difficulty is pretty unforgiving. It feels chaotic and a little clumsy at first, but once you adapt to the rhythm, there's a real thrill in weaving through bullets and clearing screens.
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